Tennessee prison chief resigns as Pike remains unconscious after botched execution
Tennessee prison commissioner Frank Strada is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike, who remains unconscious and on a ventilator. Governor Bill Lee has halted all executions for 2026 and ordered an independent review led by former US Attorney Ed Stanton. The incident marks the second failed lethal injection attempt in the state this year, reigniting national debate over execution protocols and medical oversight.