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Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike released from hospital, returned to prison

Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike released from hospital, returned to prison

Oct 10 (Reuters) - Death row inmate Christa Pike was released from a US hospital on Saturday and sent back to prison where she will continue receiving medical care following her botched execution attempt in Tennessee, her attorneys said.
Nashville TennesseanNashville Tennessean
Federal court upholds TN GOP’s new congressional maps

Federal court upholds TN GOP’s new congressional maps

A three-judge panel has dismissed a federal challenge of Tennessee's new congressional map after allowing the maps to move forward for 2026 elections.
The Knoxville News-SentinelThe Knoxville News-Sentinel
Christa Pike surviving lethal injection may be unprecedented. The execution method's high fail rate is not

Christa Pike surviving lethal injection may be unprecedented. The execution method's high fail rate is not

On Sept. 30, Christa Pike became the first known person to survive a lethal injection. While lethal injection is the most common execution method in the U.S., it has historically recorded the highest rate of botched executions.
The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal
Memphis Mayor Paul Young issues executive order for data center action

Memphis Mayor Paul Young issues executive order for data center action

Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the 90-day study will not interfere with any Memphis City Council action.
The Knoxville News-SentinelThe Knoxville News-Sentinel
What's at stake in November? Seven key storylines to watch in midterms

What's at stake in November? Seven key storylines to watch in midterms

This whirlwind election year will finish after voters go to the polls. From redrawn Tennessee districts to "blue" inroads, here's what we're watching.
The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal
Shelby County, MSCS board sue again to stop school takeover

Shelby County, MSCS board sue again to stop school takeover

The lawsuit was filed in Shelby County Chancery Court on Oct. 7, the evening before the state oversight board planned to meet.
The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal
MSCS oversight board meets for first time after months of litigation

MSCS oversight board meets for first time after months of litigation

The oversight board has been blocked from operation since July 1, when MSCS leaders filed a lawsuit against the board.
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Christa Pike is walking with help and eating after failed execution attempt, her attorneys say

Christa Pike is walking with help and eating after failed execution attempt, her attorneys say

Lawyers for Tennessee inmate Christa Pike say she has taken her first steps with assistance, just one week after a failed execution left her in critical condition
Florida Times-UnionFlorida Times-Union
Christa Pike awake after failed execution in murder of Florida teen

Christa Pike awake after failed execution in murder of Florida teen

Christa Pike is 'conscious' after a failed Tennessee execution in the 1995 murder of a 19-year-old Florida young woman, according to her lawyers.
Nashville TennesseanNashville Tennessean
Christa Pike up and walking one week after failed execution

Christa Pike up and walking one week after failed execution

Christa Pike is now able to walk despite spending days unconscious and intubated following her failed execution attempt.
USA TodayUSA Today
Man who pulled gun inside Nashville federal courthouse fatally shot

Man who pulled gun inside Nashville federal courthouse fatally shot

A man was fatally shot by security after attempting to open fire inside the Nashville federal courthouse in Middle Tennessee.
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Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. Clarifies Order in Memphis Schools Takeover Dispute

Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. Clarifies Order in Memphis Schools Takeover Dispute

Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. has clarified his previous order regarding the state takeover of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) system. A July order from Judge Crenshaw had been interpreted as a temporary halt to the takeover legislation. However, Judge Crenshaw has now stated that he 'didn’t mean to imply' that the new state-appointed board could not proceed with its work. He further indicated that he would lift the temporary order once the new board chair certifies that the board is fully operational. In a related development, MSCS and the Shelby County government have filed a second lawsuit in Shelby County Chancery Court, reiterating claims made in an existing federal suit before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Additionally, Judge Crenshaw has dismissed Governor Bill Lee and other state leaders from the federal case.