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Governor Bill Lee stands by the Tennessee Department of Correction after the botched execution of Tony Carruthers, insisting the process followed proper protocol — though he personally intervened to grant a one-year reprieve. The incident reignites fears from two years ago, when the department was found not testing lethal drugs, sparking reforms. Carruthers was set to be the fourth person executed under the new method, making this failure especially alarming. Attorneys, social justice advocates, and even some Republicans are demanding an independent investigation, citing violations of department rules — including using unqualified medical staff — that led to the botched procedure. Seven GOP senators, including the Majority Leader, have called for transparency on personnel qualifications, drug testing, and readiness for the next execution scheduled for August 13th. The Department of Correction has resisted releasing key documentation, refusing independent post-attempt medical reviews and withholding details on drug expiration or backup staff — fueling outrage and demands for accountability.

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