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You Vote: Following the botched execution Wednesday of Christa Pike, what do you think?
The attorneys claimed at least seven needles were used to administer the lethal injection into Pike’s left arm over the course of an hour and that she was “continuing to show signs of life” after at least two full doses of the lethal drug, pentobarbital.
Judge rejects Lindsay Clancy's request for acquittal after mistrial
The rejection comes after her attorney argued Tuesday that prosecutors failed to present enough evidence that his client killed her children or that she was criminally responsible. The argument marked a change after the defense previously argued insanity.
Christa Pike's attorneys says inmate is in critical condition after botched execution
Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee has halted a third execution attempt in light of Wednesday's issues and has ordered a "comprehensive, third-party review to determine exactly what occurred." The next attempt will not take place this year.