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Gov. Lee says he will not intervene in Anthony Darrell Hines’ execution
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Anthony Darrell Hines, 66, was convicted of first-degree felony murder in 1986 for the 1985 killing of a maid.
A death row inmate in Tennessee is scheduled to be executed on August 13. Anthony Darrell Hines, 66, was convicted of first-degree felony murder in 1986 for the 1985 killing of a maid. Governor Bill Lee has decided not to intervene in the execution.
After reviewing the case, Lee chose to uphold the state's sentence. Further details about the case and Hines' request for clemency are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF. Hines' attorneys have also made a request to the US Supreme Court regarding Tennessee's execution procedures.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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