The commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction is departing his post after the state’s troubled execution of death row inmate Christa Pike earlier this week. Governor Bill Lee confirmed on Saturday that Frank Strada submitted his resignation.
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I wonder if this resignation actually changes anything long-term for Tennessee’s execution protocols. Feels like a band-aid fix to me.
Accountability matters. The commissioner taking responsibility shows some level of integrity, even if the outcome was tragic.