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Statement on Oscar Smith Temporary Reprieve

Press Release

By: Bill Lee
By: Bill Lee
Date: April 21, 2022
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Issues: Death Penalty

Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement:

"Due to an oversight in preparation for lethal injection, the scheduled execution of Oscar Smith will not move forward tonight. I am granting a temporary reprieve while we address Tennessee Department of Correction protocol. Further details will be released when they are available."


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