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After failed execution, health workers say Tennessee's method flouts medical ethics

After failed execution, health workers say Tennessee's method flouts medical ethics
NPR News Wednesday 30 September 2026, 14:30 UTC By Catherine Sweeney 1 min read
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After a botched lethal injection in May, dozens of Tennessee medical professionals told the governor that healthcare professionals shouldn't help with executions, no matter the method.(Image credit: George Walker IV)

After a botched lethal injection in May, dozens of Tennessee medical professionals told the governor that healthcare professionals shouldn't help with executions, no matter the method.

(Image credit: George Walker IV)

Tennessee (LOCATION) George Walker IV (PERSON)
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