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Tennessee Execution Halted After Staff Fail to Find Vein
The execution of a death row inmate in Tennessee was called off after medical staff were unable to locate a suitable vein for the lethal injection. This marks a rare postponement of a capital punishment due to medical difficulties.
21 May, 22:45 — 22 May, 07:34
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Tennessee execution called off after failed lethal injection
Tony Carruthers was granted a one-year reprieve from death after his executioners failed to find a vein for lethal injection.
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Tennessee calls off botched lethal injection - The Straits Times
Tennessee calls off botched lethal injection The Straits Times
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Tennessee calls off execution of prisoner after medical staff unable to tap vein
Tony Carruthers was scheduled to be put to death at a prison in Nashville for the murders of three people in 1994.
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First report: BBC · 21 May, 22:45|Full coverage: 10 · 12h|Window: 12h
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