Strada said his resignation was 'in the best interest of Tennesseans' while the review is conducted and defended the state's execution process Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will resign this month following the failed execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, Governo»»»

close Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning after the state's failed lethal injection of convicted murderer Christa Pike left her hospitalized and on a ventilator. Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will step d»»»

TENNESSEE, USA: The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major staff shake-up since Christa Pike’s stunning failed execution left her unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, wil»»»

Tennessee’s top prison official is stepping down in the aftermath of the failed execution of death row prisoner Christa Pike, the state’s governor Bill Lee announced Saturday. Frank Strada, the department of correction commissioner, will leave his position later in October as the state launches an »»»

Tennessee prisons chief Frank Strada will resign after Christa Pike survived two lethal injections. Governor Bill Lee ordered an independent review and halted executions for 2026. 0 Christa Pike Execution Latest Update: Tennessee’s prison system is facing a major leadership change after the state’s»»»