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Tennessee Execution Sparks Controversy Over Inmate’s Implanted Heart Device

Tennessee Execution Sparks Controversy Over Inmate’s Implanted Heart Device

Tennessee Execution Sparks Controversy Over Inmate’s Implanted Heart Device Byron Black was executed by the state of Tennessee on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, amidst significant controversy regarding his implanted heart defibrillator and subsequent claims of pain. Witnesses reported Black experiencing discomfort shortly after the lethal injection began, a detail his attorneys quickly highlighted as evidence of a problematic execution. Black, 69, died at 10:43 a.m. CT, approximately 10 minutes after the procedure commenced. Media witnesses observed Black sighing, breathing heavily,…

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Tennessee Execution Under Scrutiny: Inmate Claims Severe Pain Amid Active Defibrillator Controversy

Tennessee Execution Under Scrutiny: Inmate Claims Severe Pain Amid Active Defibrillator Controversy

Tennessee Execution Under Scrutiny: Inmate Claims Severe Pain Amid Active Defibrillator Controversy NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Byron Black, an inmate executed on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Tennessee, reportedly endured significant pain during his lethal injection, according to multiple witnesses. The execution proceeded despite an active implanted defibrillator, raising serious questions about the state’s protocol. Black, 69, died at 10:43 a.m. CT, approximately 10 minutes after the execution commenced. Witnesses described Black lifting his head, sighing, and breathing heavily, with Black…

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Tennessee Poised for Controversial Execution of Man with Active Defibrillator Today

Tennessee Poised for Controversial Execution of Man with Active Defibrillator Today

Tennessee Poised for Controversial Execution of Man with Active Defibrillator Today NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is proceeding with the execution of Byron Black today, in what experts believe could be the first time a person is put to death with a working implanted defibrillator. Governor Bill Lee declined to grant a reprieve on Monday, clearing the final path for Black’s lethal injection despite significant legal and ethical debates surrounding his unique medical condition. The U.S. Supreme Court also rejected Black’s…

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