Christa Pike’s lawyers hold press conference after she regains consciousness in hospital – latest updates
Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike, who was convicted of a 1995 murder, but the execution failed. Pike initially remained unconscious after the attempt, but later regained consciousness and is now awake and speaking while receiving hospital treatment. An independent review of the failed execution has been ordered, and a hearing has been scheduled to preserve evidence related to what happened.
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4 developments- Oct 3Former U.S. Attorney tapped to lead independent review of botched execution of Christa Pike
- Oct 4Christa Pike's lawyer says she has not regained consciousness since her failed Tennessee execution
- Oct 6Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
- Oct 7Hearing set on motion to preserve evidence in Christa Pike's botched execution
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