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Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after waking from botched execution, says lawyer – video

Lawyers for Christa Pike, who survived two lethal injections, gave updates on her condition, saying she is severely unwell, and ‘angry and confused about everything right now’. Following a court hearing on Wednesday, a judge ordered Tennessee officials to preserve all evidence from the botched execu

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What the coverage shows

Most outlets converge on Pike waking and speaking after the failed execution, with several also noting lawyers’ reports that she is angry and confused. The legal aftermath is the other main thread: AP, Reuters, the Washington Post, NPR, the Guardian, and The Independent all foreground court action to preserve evidence, while BBC, CBS, NBC, and Channel 4 focus more on her condition and recovery. Only a few pieces add distinct angles, such as CNN and Fox on her first words, and 60 Minutes on her inability to move her arms or hands.

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How it broke

52 minutes ago ABC News Can Christa Pike be executed again?
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