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After botched execution of Christa Pike, Tennessee Corrections chief steps down

States Newsroom · October 3, 2026

Tennessee Department of Corrections Commissioner Frank Strada will step down, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday — three days after a botched execution attempt left Christa Pike on a ventilator in critical condition. Strada offered his resignation, and the governor accepted, the news release said. Strada will step down…

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After botched execution of Christa Pike, Tennessee Corrections chief steps down

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