Tennessee’s prison chief will resign after an attempt to execute Christa Pike failed, the state’s governor has said. Pike survived two lethal injections on Wednesday and remains in critical condition in hospital.
The failed execution has led to the announced departure of the official responsible for overseeing Tennessee’s prison system. The governor said the prison chief would step down following the incident.
Pike’s condition remains critical after she survived both injections during the execution attempt. No further details about her treatment or the circumstances surrounding the failed procedure were provided in the supplied information.
The resignation is the latest development following Wednesday’s unsuccessful execution attempt. Pike’s current condition in hospital remains the latest known situation.
