US Inmate Describes Failed Execution by Lethal Injection
Christa Pike, a US inmate, says she woke up 'confused and in pain' after a failed execution. It is her first public statement since she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection in September, and she has now spoken about what she experienced.
Context
Context: Lethal injection is the most common execution method in the US, and states have faced repeated legal challenges over how it is carried out. Failed attempts have fuelled debate about whether the procedure is humane and reliable.
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