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Botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee

Tennessee's failed lethal injection execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, who survived two doses of pentobarbital, prompting the resignation of the state's prison commissioner, a push by her attorneys for a commuted sentence, and court orders to preserve execution evidence.

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  1. Earlier report Christa Pike recovering after failed Tennessee execution Death row inmate Christa Pike is walking with assistance and eating again in hospital about a week after Tennessee's failed lethal-injection execution attempt, her attorneys said Thursday. Her lawyers earlier said Pike, 50, was conscious and speaking while handcuffed and receiving critical care. She survived two lethal injections during the botched procedure. World · 14 sources
  2. Earlier report Christa Pike Critically Ill After Failed Tennessee Execution Death row inmate Christa Pike remains critically ill and unconscious after a failed execution attempt in Tennessee on Wednesday night, her lawyer said. Doctors are working to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body. She has been hospitalized under guard since the failed procedure. World · 3 sources
  3. Earlier report Tennessee's prison chief resigns after botched execution of murderer Christa Pike Prison commissioner Frank Strada insisted his team followed protocol, even after two doses of anesthetic failed to kill convicted murderer Christa Pike. US · 16 sources
  4. Earlier report Christa Pike Survives Botched Tennessee Execution Tennessee's attempt to execute death row inmate Christa Pike by lethal injection was botched, and she survived, her attorneys said. The incident revived debate over botched lethal injections in the U.S. and echoed a May attempt on Tony Carruthers, when the state said it could not find a suitable vein. Pike's attorneys called the execution "torturous" and said they had warned it could be botched. US · 3 sources