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The recent execution of Byron Black in Tennessee has sparked significant debate about ethical practices in capital punishment. Black was executed on August 5, 2025, despite having an implanted defibrillator, raising questions about the potential for unnecessary suffering during lethal injections.
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Key Takeaways
- Byron Black executed with defibrillator active
- Witnesses reported Black in visible pain
- Black's execution sparked legal controversy
- Victims' relatives expressed mixed emotions
- Concerns raised about lethal injection protocol
- Black's intellectual disability claims were denied
