Tennessee execution halted after failed backup IV attempt
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Tennessee postponed Tony Carruthers's planned execution after staff couldn't establish a second vein for the lethal injection; a central line attempt failed, prompting a one-year reprieve by Governor Bill Lee. The case spotlighted concerns about his trial and calls for DNA/fingerprint testing, with the ACLU and supporters arguing against the execution, while supporters like Kim Kardashian pressed for further testing.
- Tennessee execution called off after failed lethal injection BBC
- Death row inmate gets reprieve after 'botched' execution in Tennessee USA Today
- Tennessee Calls Off Execution After Staff Can’t Find Prisoner’s Vein The New York Times
- False Testimony Sent Tony Carruthers to Death Row. Tennessee Wants to Kill Him Anyway. The Intercept
- Memphis man granted 1-year reprieve after his execution was called off Daily Memphian
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