Christa Pike’s lawyer says request to unshackle her was denied as he confirms she is speaking ‘limitedly’ – live

Tennessee prisoner’s legal team makes emergency court petition to preserve evidence from execution attempt after Pike wakes up in hospitalChrista Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers sayChrista Pike’s lawyers said that Pike remains shackled to her hospital bed.“Based on our understanding, medical staff have asked that the shackles be removed and have been denied that request by [the Tennessee corrections department],” they said, adding: “We would also amend our request and ask for that relief.” Continue reading...