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Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee Republicans keep pushing for execution transparency
Tennessee Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Jody Barrett, are demanding transparency from Gov. Bill Lee's administration following a failed execution of Tony Carruthers. They seek explanations and procedural changes before the next scheduled execution of Darrell Hines. An independent review has been requested to prevent future issues with lethal injection protocols.
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