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Tony Carruthers suffered brain stroke, partial paralysis from botched execution attempt, sister says in complaint
Tony Carruthers suffered a brain stroke and partial paralysis following a botched execution attempt, according to a complaint filed by his sister, Dr. Tonya Hervey. The complaint accuses Dr. Fowler of the Tennessee Department of Corrections of malpractice and torture, citing multiple violations of medical ethics during the procedure.
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