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Religious group condemns Tennessee governor for not pausing executions
A group of pastors and priests in Tennessee opposes Governor Bill Lee's decision to continue scheduled executions following a botched attempt on Tony Carruthers in May. The state plans to execute three more inmates this year, prompting calls for an investigation into the Tennessee Department of Correction's execution procedures.
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