Tony Carruthers’ Execution Stopped After Medics Couldn’t Set Up Backup IV Line
The scheduled execution of Tennessee death row inmate Tony Carruthers came to an abrupt halt after prison medical staff failed to establish a backup intravenous line required for the lethal injection procedure. The dramatic last-minute delay reignited national debate over the death penalty, lethal injection protocols, and concerns surrounding wrongful convictions. Carruthers, who was convicted … Read more