Event Brief
Oct 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM ET
Stanton to Lead Review of Failed Pike Execution
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Summary: Gov. Bill Lee named former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton to lead an independent review of the Tennessee Department of Correction’s failed execution of Christa Pike. Stanton will lead the review for the second time, according to the announcement; no review timeline or findings were provided.
WHO: Gov. Bill Lee; former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton; Tennessee Department of Correction; Christa Pike
WHAT: Ed Stanton was tapped to lead an independent review of the department’s failed execution of Christa Pike for a second time.
WHEN: Oct 3, 2026 at 4:36 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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