Bill Lee: “Now, I know that legislation has been introduced in the House--I think it is H.R. 1047, the State Right to Vote…”

So far as we know, the Department of Correction followed exactly the protocol that was outlined and vetted and approved by the attorney general’s office.

It’s a tragedy, and it’s deeply disturbing that that has happened in this state. The people deserve better than that.

There are a lot of questions.

Carrying out a lawfully imposed sentence is among the State’s most serious responsibilities, and the people of Tennessee expect it to be done in a manner that is not only legal and constitutional, but is effective.