What we know about Christa Pike’s ‘unprecedented' recovery after failed execution

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What we know about Christa Pike’s ‘unprecedented' recovery after failed execution US death row inmate Christa Pike is "conscious and speaking" after surviving a failed execution attempt in the US state of Tennessee last week. Pike continues to receive critical medical care while handcuffed in hospital, according to a statement from her attorneys on Tuesday. An aneasthesiologist advising Pike's defence team said her survival is highly unusual, and while her prognosis remains unclear, "at a minimum, we expect a long recovery". The BBC's Sarah Smith breaks down recent events after Pike's failed execution. Related topics - TennesseeUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage. - Capital punishmentUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage. - Sarah SmithUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.

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