TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Barry Kolar on Dec 30, 2022

Gov. Bill Lee says the state will take decisive actions to comply with protocols for carrying out the death penalty following release of a critical report from an independent investigator. “I have thoroughly reviewed the findings,” Lee said, “and am directing several actions to ensure the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) adheres to proper protocol.” Clarksville online reports that the months-long review of lethal injection operations was led by former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton.