Bill Lee: “How do you--I mean are there waivers that you right now can, can grant with regards----”

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.

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.

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

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