Christa Pike, Bill Lee and Tennessee

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Tennessee’s prison chief resigns after failed Christa Pike execution, Bill Lee says
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) announced Saturday that Corrections Commissioner Frank Strada is stepping down following the state’s failed attempt to execute death row inmate Christa Pike. Strada said his resignation was “in the best interest of Tennesseans” as an independent review examines what happened Wednesday,

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Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee Halts Executions, Orders Review into Christa Pike’s Botched Lethal Injections
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Hearing set on motion to preserve evidence in Christa Pike's botched execution
Texas carries out nation’s first execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection in Tennessee
A Texas man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk is set to die by lethal injection on Wednesday in what would be the nation’s 30th execution this year.

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Tennessee inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
Trying to execute Christa Pike again would push into uncharted legal territory, experts say
Christa Pike is awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
The Tennessee woman who survived an execution attempt last week is conscious, speaking and receiving medical care, in a development her attorneys described as "unprecedented."

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What happens to Christa Pike now? How killer could face lethal injection AGAIN – or another chilling execution method
Christa Pike awake and speaking after 'unprecedented' recovery and botched execution

Gov. Bill Lee pauses dyed diesel enforcement for farmers and foresters through October

Leaders are taking steps to help farmers and foresters as they head into harvest season.

Lee says TDOC followed protocol as he halts executions for second time

TN Gov. Bill Lee has halted executions pending investigation of TDOC's failure to execute Christa Pike. But he says TDOC followed protocol "exactly."

Gov. Bill Lee pauses all executions, including Gary Wayne Sutton

Gary Wayne Sutton, who was convicted in the murders of Tommy Griffin and Connie Branam, is the next person scheduled to be executed in Tennessee.
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proclaims final day of prayer and fasting of term

Tennessee’s Republican Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed the final day of Prayer and Fasting of his term as he encourages the residents of his state to join him in seeking God’s grace and wisdom.

Was Bill Lee right to deny Christa Pike clemency? Vote now | Opinion

Gov. Bill Lee denied clemency for Christa Pike, who is scheduled for execution Sept. 30 for a 1995 murder.

'There's a lot of work to do here' | Gov. Bill Lee reflects on term

Gov. Bill Lee reflected on his final term and shared his goals before leaving office during Knoxville Chamber breakfast.
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Gov. Bill Lee joins President Trump for King’s visit to the White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WSMV) - Governor Bill Lee and first lady Maria Lee joined President Trump at the White House for the arrival ceremony welcoming the U.K.’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the celebration of America’s 250th year. “Maria Lee ...
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Gov. Lee announces TDOC leadership transition

TN Governor Bill Lee announced Saturday that TDOC Commissioner Frank Strada plans to step down from his role this month.

TN Gov. Bill Lee does 'not plan' to intervene in execution of Christa Gail Pike

A Knox County jury decided in 1996 that Pike should die for the murder of Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville in January 1995. Pike's execution date was set last September.