Death row inmate Christa Pike has had her handcuffs removed after surviving a botched lethal injection in Tennessee, but one foot is still shackled to her hospital bed, her lawyer has said.
Recovery after failed execution
Pike is now recovering in hospital following the failed execution attempt. The removal of her handcuffs marks a change in her condition, though she remains restrained by the shackle on one foot.
The development was confirmed by her lawyer, who provided the update on her status.
Background to the case
Pike is on death row in Tennessee. The execution attempt was botched, leading to her survival and subsequent hospital treatment.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
