Tennessee prepares to execute inmate with active defibrillator despite concerns
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Tennessee is preparing to execute Byron Black, who has a working implantable defibrillator, raising legal and ethical questions about the procedure, especially since Black has multiple health issues and claims the device could shock him during execution. The case involves legal battles over whether the device can be deactivated and whether Black is eligible for the death penalty due to claims of intellectual disability.
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