Tennessee Corrections commissioner to resign days after failed execution of Christa Pike: Governor
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Tennessee Corrections chief Frank Strada resigns following a botched lethal injection execution attempt that left inmate Christa Pike critically ill.

Pike remains unconscious after the failed execution, her attorneys said.

Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada said he will resign days after Christa Pike was hospitalized following a botched execution attempt, according to Gov. Bill Lee.