Tennessee Inmate Takes Steps After Botched Execution
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate, reportedly took steps in her hospital room six days after receiving two lethal injections. This development has initiated further discussion surrounding capital punishment procedures. Austin Sarat, author of 'Lethal Injection and the False Promise of Humane Execution,' discussed the issue.
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate, has reportedly taken steps in her hospital room six days after receiving two lethal injections.
Justice correspondent Ali Rogin spoke with Austin Sarat, author of "Lethal Injection and the False Promise of Humane Execution." Sarat discussed questions surrounding the state of capital punishment. Pike's reported movement follows a procedure that involved two separate administrations of lethal injection drugs.
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