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Tennessee to execute its first woman in 200 years this week

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on Monday that he does not plan to intervene in the execution of Christa Gail Pike, which is slated for later this week.

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WIS10· Sep 29, 12:49 AMTennessee to execute its first woman in 200 years this weekAlso ran in Live 5 News WCSC, WEAU
Washington Examiner· Sep 29, 1:42 PMTennessee prepares to execute the first woman in over 200 years

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Christa Pike one day closer to execution after governor denies reprieveGov. Bill Lee has upheld the death sentence of Christa Pike and does not plan to intervene in her execution by lethal injection this week.

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Tennessee governor denies clemency for death row inmate Christa PikeTennessee Governor Bill Lee has denied clemency for Christa Gail Pike, which will make her become the first woman executed by the state in more than 200 years.

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TN governor denies Christa Pike clemency before execution dateGov. Bill Lee denied Christa Pike's plea for clemency, which highlighted her traumatic upbringing and rehabilitation in prison.

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