Ken Yager
Coverage of Ken Yager in the Nexus archive.
- GOP lawmakers call for review of Tennessee’s execution process after failed lethal injection in 2026
Tennessee Republican senators are calling for an independent review of the state's execution process following a failed lethal injection attempt for death row inmate Tony Von Carruthers in May 2026. The execution was halted after the team could not establish a backup IV line, citing past issues with the Department of Correction's compliance with lethal injection protocols.
- Stockard on the Stump: Senators say no state House, Senate redistricting on their radar
Tennessee senators Ferrell Haile and Ken Yager denied plans to redraw state House and Senate districts next year, dismissing a rumor about potential redistricting legislation. They attributed the speculation to a misinterpretation by spokesperson Molly Crawford. The legislature recently approved a contentious congressional map that split Memphis' 9th Congressional District.
- Tennessee senators’ unannounced prison visit irritates correction commissioner
Three Tennessee senators made an unannounced visit to a state prison where a guard was killed earlier this year, prompting a reaction from the Department of Correction commissioner. The visit aimed to assess conditions and progress on lock repairs after an inmate was indicted for murder. The warden answered questions but received calls from the commissioner during the visit.