Bill Lee: “This runs contrary to the Air Force's requirement that first-term airmen reside in dorms for 3 years until they earn the…”

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

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.

I will seek an independent investigation and pause all executions for the rest of 2026.

I have ordered a pause on all executions for the remainder of the year.