Tennessee corrections commissioner to resign after botched Christa Pike execution
Also reported by ABC News
Summary
The Tennessee corrections commissioner, Frank Strada, is resigning after the state had a problematic execution of Christa Pike, a death row prisoner. Governor Bill Lee announced the resignation and thanked Strada for his service.Key Facts
- Frank Strada was the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction.
- He is resigning because of a mishandled execution of Christa Pike.
- Christa Pike was a death row inmate in Tennessee.
- The botched execution happened recently, prompting the resignation.
- Governor Bill Lee made the resignation announcement.
- The governor expressed appreciation for Strada’s work despite the incident.
