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Faith leaders urge Gov. Lee to pause executions
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Tennessee faith leaders ask Gov. Bill Lee to halt executions pending review after botched killing of Tony Carruthers.
WHO: Tennessee faith leaders
WHAT: Urged Gov. Bill Lee to pause all executions pending further review
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 11:19 PM ET
WHERE: Nashville, Tennessee
WHY: The request follows the botched execution of Tony Carruthers.
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