Attorneys for Tennessee death row inmate Christa Gail Pike are pointing to last week’s halted execution attempt of Tony Carruthers as they continue challenging the state’s lethal injection protocol.
In a statement released Tuesday, Pike’s attorney, Stephen Ferrell, said the complications during Carruthers’ execution attempt highlight concerns about whether Tennessee can carry out executions without causing unnecessary suffering.
“Last week’s botched execution raises grave concerns about the State’s ability to prevent another tortuous execution,” Ferrell said…