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.
Governor Lee on the state's execution responsibilities.
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I take it very seriously and have in every case and will in every case going forward.
Tennessee has a really good chance at being one of two states in the running for the facility.
After deliberate consideration of Anthony Darrell Hines’ request for clemency, and after a thorough review of the case, I am upholding the sentence of the state of Tennessee and do not plan to intervene.
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