Global Politics Report Editorial

What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?

The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

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Source: BBC News

Politics desk: Policy

Published: Oct. 01, 2026 at 10:11 PM ET

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Original source: BBC News