Christa Pike, a death row inmate who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her last week, is conscious and speaking. The 50-year-old is recovering in hospital after receiving two lethal injections in a case that has prompted debate about the death penalty in the US.
First woman executed in Tennessee in over 200 years
Pike was due to become the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years. The failed execution has drawn widespread attention and raised questions about the state's execution procedures.
Discussion on capital punishment reignited
The case has sparked renewed discussion about capital punishment in the US. Michael Safi spoke to Ed Pilkington, chief reporter for Guardian US, about the incident and its implications.
Pike's survival and current condition have been confirmed as she continues to receive medical care in hospital.
