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Christa Pike’s lawyers in court after she regains consciousness in hospital – latest updates

Christa Pike’s lawyers in court after she regains consciousness in hospital – latest updates

Tennessee prisoner awake and speaking after surviving state’s attempt to execute her last Wednesday

Judge I’Ashea Myles said the state has agreed that the Davidson county court has the authority to hear the case. She will now officially reopen it.

Christa Pike’s lawyer, Luke Ihnen, is now going through the complaints her team has filed, pointing out issues in the botched execution protocol and the qualifications of prison staff.

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