Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
Summary
The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning following the failed execution of Christa Pike. The governor announced the resignation, citing the failure of the execution process. Christa Pike remains alive but unconscious and intubated, according to her legal representatives. An independent review is being conducted to determine the reasons for the failed execution. The resignation is said to be in the best interests of the state during the review.
Latest: Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator in a Tennessee hospital after the failed execution attempt.
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How it unfolded
Sunday 4 October
Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator in a Tennessee hospital after the failed execution attempt.
- 12:53ABC NewsChrista Pike's lawyer says she has not regained consciousness since her failed Tennessee execution
- 12:13LA TimesChrista Pike has not regained consciousness since failed execution
- 11:56PBS NewsHourChrista Pike's lawyer says she has not regained consciousness since her failed Tennessee execution
Saturday 3 October
The head of Tennessee’s prison system announced their resignation following the failed execution of Christa Pike, as confirmed by multiple news outlets.
- 14:45The Philadelphia InquirerTennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
- 12:11LA TimesTennessee prisons chief resigning after failed execution
- 11:57CBS NewsTennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
- 11:48ABC NewsGovernor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
- 11:41PBS NewsHourGovernor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
- 11:36The Philadelphia InquirerGovernor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
- 11:24The Philadelphia InquirerHead of Tennessee's prison system to resign after failed execution of Christa Pike, governor announces