Christa Pike back in prison after failed lethal injection attempt

By Sky News Australia

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​A death row inmate who survived a lethal injection in Tennessee is now back behind bars. ​Christa Pike has been discharged from hospital, ten days after the state unsuccessfully attempted to execute her. ​The 50-year-old was left critically ill after receiving two injections of the lethal drug. ​Her lawyers say she's receiving further medical care at the prison where she's spent more than three decades.

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