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Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled Executions

The failed execution of Christa Pike has prompted new scrutiny of Frank Strada, the state’s top prison official, and his past role overseeing executions in Arizona.

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Frank Strada speaks at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville after an execution in August.

Tennessee’s Botched Attempt to Execute Christa Pike Intensifies Concerns Over Lethal Injections

The failed attempt with Christa Pike has intensified bipartisan concerns about Tennessee’s ability to effectively carry out lethal injections.

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Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, where Christa Pike was set to be executed.
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