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Tennessee governor denies clemency for death row inmate Christa Pike

Tennessee 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.

Coverage (2)+4 copies· Sep 28, 8:28 PM to Sep 29, 1:42 PM

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Baltimore News· Sep 28, 8:28 PMTennessee governor denies clemency for death row inmate Christa PikeAlso ran in Live 5 News WCSC, WEAU, WIS10, WJLA
Washington Examiner· Sep 29, 1:42 PMTennessee prepares to execute the first woman in over 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.

Knoxville News-Sentinel7d agoWhole story →

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