CRIMEJul 10 · 00:38 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLELi Cohen

Tony Carruthers’ attorneys respond to Gov. Lee saying execution protocols will stand after botched attempt

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee stated execution protocols will remain unchanged after a botched lethal injection attempt on Tony Carruthers, while Carruthers' attorneys and advocates demand an investigation. The next scheduled execution, set for August 13, involves Darrell Hines.

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