Execution of inmate with heart device can go forward despite claims it may shock him
NBC NewsFriday, August 1, 2025 at 4:44:53 PM
Tennessee's Supreme Court has ruled that the state can proceed with the execution of a death row inmate who has a defibrillator implanted in his chest, rejecting arguments that the device could cause unnecessary suffering by shocking him during the lethal injection process.
Editor’s Note: This case raises ethical and legal questions about how medical conditions should factor into executions. Critics argue that allowing the execution to proceed without deactivating the defibrillator could lead to undue pain, while supporters may view it as upholding justice. Either way, it highlights the ongoing debate over the methods and morality of the death penalty.
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