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Tennessee plans to execute Byron Black, a 69-year-old inmate with severe health issues, without deactivating his implanted defibrillator. The decision follows a legal dispute over whether the device should be turned off to prevent potential pain during the execution. Black is set to be the state's second execution in 2025, after a five-year pause due to COVID-19 and correctional missteps. His execution would be the 27th in the U.S

Courtesy: WTOP Staff