Tori Gessner

5 days ago | wjhl.com | Tori Gessner

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As Tennessee is set to carry out its first execution under the state’s new death penalty protocol this month, some death row inmates say the firing squad would be more humane. Currently, the state’s main method of execution is lethal injection, but death row inmates whose crimes were committed before Jan. 1, 1999, also have the option of the electric chair.

6 days ago | wkrn.com | Tori Gessner

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As Tennessee is set to carry out its first execution under the state’s new death penalty protocol this month, some death row inmates say the firing squad would be more humane. Currently, the state’s main method of execution is lethal injection, but death row inmates whose crimes were committed before Jan. 1, 1999, also have the option of the electric chair.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Tori Gessner

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As Tennessee is set to carry out its first execution under the state’s new death penalty protocol this month, some death row inmates say the firing squad would be more humane. Currently, the state’s main method of execution is lethal injection, but death row inmates whose crimes were committed before Jan. 1, 1999, also have the option of the electric chair.

2 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Tori Gessner

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed into law the Medical Ethics Defense Act, which lets health care practitioners refuse to perform or pay for a procedure or prescription that goes against their personal morals, ethics, or religious beliefs. The legislation, which applies to medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and insurance companies, immediately went into effect with Gov. Lee's signature. The House sponsor, Rep.

2 weeks ago | wate.com | Tori Gessner

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