2022 independent review
Coverage of 2022 independent review in the Nexus archive.
- Tenn. Republicans call for Gov. Lee to halt executions for another review of TDOC
Tennessee Republicans have asked Governor Bill Lee to halt executions for a review of the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) after multiple failures, including a botched execution attempt. The lawmakers support the death penalty but emphasize the need for corrections to TDOC's procedures before resuming executions.
- GOP lawmakers call for review of Tennessee’s execution process after failed lethal injection in 2026
Tennessee Republican senators are calling for an independent review of the state's execution process following a failed lethal injection attempt for death row inmate Tony Von Carruthers in May 2026. The execution was halted after the team could not establish a backup IV line, citing past issues with the Department of Correction's compliance with lethal injection protocols.