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Doctors urge Gov. Lee to pause executions

Two Tennessee physicians ask Gov. Bill Lee to halt executions after critics cite a botched attempt of Tony Carruthers.
WHO: Two Tennessee physicians; Gov. Bill Lee; Tony Carruthers
WHAT: Physicians request a pause on Tennessee executions pending major death-penalty protocol improvements.
WHEN: Jul 28, 2026 at 7:12 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Critics say a recent execution attempt of Tony Carruthers was botched, prompting calls for drastic protocol improvements before future executions.

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