Christa Pike’s lawyer stated that a request to unshackle her from her hospital bed has been denied, while confirming that she is speaking ‘limitedly’. Pike’s lawyers reported that she remains shackled to her hospital bed. They noted, 'Based on our understanding, medical staff have asked that the shackles be removed and have been denied that request by the Tennessee corrections department.' They also indicated that they would amend their request for relief.
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Judge orders Tennessee to preserve evidence from Christa Pike execution attempt
A judge has ordered Tennessee to preserve all evidence related to the botched execution attempt of Christa Pike. Pike's lawyers reported that she remains shackled to her hospital bed despite medical staff requesting the shackles be removed.
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