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Attorneys for next person scheduled to be executed in Tenn. ask for drug testing results
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jack Susanin , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the request and the state's response are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
Attorneys for Darrell Hines, who is set to be executed on August 13, have requested test results for the execution drug. They sent a letter to state officials on Thursday with their request. The lawyers are seeking information on the drug's quality and handling.
The upcoming execution has drawn attention due to a previous failed attempt in May. The attorneys' letter asks for specific checks on the drug, including its expiration date and storage conditions. Further details on the request and the state's response are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
The execution is scheduled to proceed despite previous concerns raised by Hines' attorneys.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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