Bill Lee: “We need the data to understand this. I would think you would want the data to understand it also.”

The people of our state deserve to have those questions answered. And that’s what this investigation’s for.

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

It’s exactly why we will have a thorough, comprehensive review of what happened, so that we can know the answers that so many people want.

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.