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Supreme Court rejects Christa Pike's last-minute appeal to halt execution
By Gregory Raucoules · Sep 29, 2026 · News

Supreme Court rejects Christa Pike's last-minute appeal to halt execution

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Christa Pike's last-minute appeal to the Supreme Court for clemency was rejected on Tuesday, one day before she is scheduled to be the first woman executed in Tennessee in over 200 years. The Hill reported Tuesday that the high court's denial was issued with no explanation. With Gov. Bill Lee announcing [...]

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