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Tennessee Judge Orders Evidence Preservation After Failed Execution
Tennessee judge orders evidence preservation from Christa Pike's failed execution as she wakes confused and ill.
In brief
Tennessee judge orders evidence preservation from Christa Pike's failed execution as she wakes confused and ill. Tennessee must preserve execution evidence after Christa Pike survived two doses of lethal injection, leaving her confused and unable to swallow. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Failed Execution Order
Tennessee judge orders state to preserve evidence from Christa Pike's failed execution after two lethal injection doses.
Pike's Condition
Pike remains confused, unable to move arms or swallow, suffering from pneumonia and a blood clot.
Legal Response
Pike's attorneys request evidence preservation while prosecutors say another execution attempt is unclear.
The headline
Tennessee must preserve execution evidence after Christa Pike survived two doses of lethal injection, leaving her confused and unable to swallow.
