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A Vague, Redacted Execution Protocol in Tennessee Draws Scrutiny
“I'll do my best, Hank, though the lead one is serious. The New York Times reports Tennessee's execution protocol is drawing scrutiny.” — Chip Darnell, on air
On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Late Night BBNPublished
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- The New York TimesA Vague, Redacted Execution Protocol in Tennessee Draws Scrutiny
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'll do my best, Hank, though the lead one is serious. The New York Times reports Tennessee's execution protocol is drawing scrutiny.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe focus is Christa Pike's failed execution. The differences between the current protocol and the previous one have become a central question.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo what's actually public about this protocol?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNot much. Much of it is redacted, and the Times describes it as vague.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat is why legal and ethical questions are building before more scheduled executions.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the public is asked to trust a document it can't read.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's the criticism. Officials haven't resolved it yet, and the details of what changed remain unclear in the reporting.
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