Dozens of doctors, nurses call on Tennessee to pause executions until state proves it’s improved since botched attempt

Dozens of doctors and nurses in Tennessee have urged Governor Bill Lee to pause executions following the botched attempt to execute Tony Carruthers, which left him partially paralyzed. They demand improvements in execution protocols until proven, citing concerns over the competency of the doctor involved, Mark Fowler, who had not placed a central line in over a decade. Darrell Hines, the next death row inmate scheduled for execution on August 13, faces similar risks if the same doctor is used.