Federal Appeals Court Halts Execution of Christa Gail Pike in Tennessee

Federal Appeals Court Halts Execution of Christa Gail Pike in Tennessee

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The execution of Christa Gail Pike in Tennessee was halted shortly before it was scheduled to proceed. A federal appeals court is reviewing whether her claims of childhood sexual abuse and rape were adequately considered during her sentencing for a murder committed at age 18.

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