Frank Strada is resigning from his position as Tennessee's top prison official after the failed execution of death row prisoner Christa Pike. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Strada's resignation on Saturday. Strada, who serves as the commissioner of the Department of Correction, will leave his position later in October. The state is initiating an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the botched execution that occurred on Wednesday.
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Tennessee Prison Official Resigns Following Failed Execution of Christa Pike
Frank Strada, Tennessee's prison commissioner, is resigning following the failed execution of Christa Pike. Governor Bill Lee announced the resignation as the state begins an independent investigation into the incident.
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