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Tony Carruthers suffered brain stroke, partial paralysis from botched execution attempt, sister says in complaint

Tony Carruthers suffered brain stroke, partial paralysis from botched execution attempt, sister says in complaint
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What This Story Is About Tony Carruthers’ sister has filed a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health alleging “malpractice” and “torture” during her brother’s failed execution in May. Why It Matters His sister, Dr. Tonya Hervey, said her brother’s entire right side of his body is paraly...

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