Tennessee Governor Orders Stay of Execution After Doctor Can't Find Vein Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's decision to grant a one year stay of execution to Tony Carruthers has once again highlighted the state's troubled history with capital punishment.
This latest development is not just a reprieve, but a symptom of deeper issues plaguing the American justice system.
Carruthers' case is built on shaky ground from the start, primarily relying on testimony from individuals claiming to have heard him confess or discuss the crimes.