Attorneys for Christa Pike said Wednesday night that Tennessee executioners administered two syringes of pentobarbital and that she was still alive and snoring inside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville.
Media witnesses were already at a podium speaking at the press conference when an ambulance and other first responders pulled up in front of the prison.
Pike received medical care after the botched execution attempt, according to a court filing obtained by The Tennessean.
BREAKING: Christa Pike is on her way to the hospital and receiving medical care.
“As a supplemental response, the respondent reports that the petitioner is being transported to a hospital and is receiving medical care.” pic.twitter.com/Z9xdo5R4cU...
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