Federal Court Halts Tennessee Execution of Christa Gail Pike
A federal appellate court issued a last-minute stay of execution for Christa Gail Pike, the only female inmate on Tennessee's death row, about an hour before her scheduled execution. The court will review claims that her childhood sexual abuse and rape were not fully considered before sentencing. The Sixth Circuit emphasized justice and proper legal analysis as reasons for the stay.
HT World·3h ago



