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Tennessee man faces execution after 36 years on death row
society 2025-05-22 04:05
Tennessee man faces execution after 36 years on death row
  • Oscar Smith, who was convicted of murdering his wife and her two sons in 1989, is scheduled for execution.
  • A surprise reprieve in 2022 was granted due to issues with the execution drug protocols.
  • Smith continues to claim his innocence and seeks a new trial while enduring ongoing discussions about the ethics of capital punishment.
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Governor Lee vetoes critical parole reform bill in Tennessee
politics 2025-05-07 14:05
Governor Lee vetoes critical parole reform bill in Tennessee
  • Governor Bill Lee vetoed a bill that would have broadened the parole board's ability to deny parole for various offenses beyond the current 22 violent crimes.
  • The bill received strong bipartisan support during its passage but was rejected by Lee, who argued it would undermine efforts to reduce recidivism.
  • Lawmakers may seek to override the veto in January, reflecting the ongoing debate over criminal justice reform in Tennessee.
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politics 2024-12-03 07:27
Tennessee sees record voter turnout in historic election
  • More than 2.13 million Tennesseans voted early, leading to a total of 3.08 million voters in the Nov. 5 election.
  • The turnout surpassed the previous record from 2020, showcasing increasing voter engagement in Tennessee.
  • Election officials expressed hope that this trend of increasing voter participation would continue in future elections.
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