Lawyers for US inmate Christa Pike are demanding her release after what her lawyer says were two failed attempts to execute her by lethal injection, leaving her in critical condition, Al Jazeera reports.
Key facts
- Christa Pike survived two failed lethal injection attempts, according to her lawyer.
- Her lawyer says she is in critical condition.
- Her lawyers are demanding her release.
- The account was reported by Al Jazeera; official confirmation from authorities was not included in the report.
Lawyers for US inmate Christa Pike are calling for her release after what her lawyer describes as two failed attempts to execute her by lethal injection, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
Pike is in critical condition following the attempts, her lawyer says. The report describes the situation as the aftermath of two separate efforts to carry out her execution, both of which her lawyer says failed.
Her legal team has responded by demanding that she be released, according to the report.
The available details, drawn from a brief Al Jazeera report, centre on the lawyer’s account of the failed procedure and Pike’s condition. It is not yet known what response, if any, the corrections authorities or state officials involved have given.
The report does not provide further information about the circumstances of the execution attempts or any official account from the authorities. Honest Abe News could not independently verify the claims.
Why it matters
Accounts of an inmate surviving multiple execution attempts, if confirmed, would raise legal and procedural questions for courts and corrections officials over how lethal injections are carried out in the United States. The claims in this case have so far been made by the inmate's lawyer and have not been independently confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Christa Pike?
Christa Pike is a US inmate who, according to her lawyer as reported by Al Jazeera, survived two failed attempts to execute her by lethal injection.
What are her lawyers demanding?
Her lawyers are demanding her release, according to the report.
What is her current condition?
Her lawyer says she is in critical condition after the two failed execution attempts.