Hearing held for TN death row inmate‘s request to turn off defibrillator during execution

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A hearing was held on Wednesday on the manner of death for a death row inmate set for execution.

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Black’s attorney’s have requested that his defibrillator be turned off during the execution. They say if it stays on, it could lead to a long and more painful death.

Black wants to make sure his heart does not restart during the execution, causing a prolonged and “torturous” death…

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