Christa Pike, the Tennessee woman who survived an execution attempt last week, is currently conscious, speaking, and receiving medical treatment following a development her legal team described on Tuesday as unprecedented. Pike was rushed to a hospital after surviving two lethal injections of pentobarbital. In a joint statement, attorneys Randy Spivey and Kelly Gleason noted that Pike remains handcuffed and shackled despite enduring significant injuries to her arms during the botched procedure. Her legal representatives stated that her overall medical prognosis remains unclear at this time. At a minimum, her lawyers said they expect a long recovery process. They expressed deep gratitude to the first responders and the hospital medical team who treated Pike with humanity and provided exceptional care. They also thanked the thousands of people from across the globe who sent messages offering prayers and support. The defense attorneys plan to address the media and provide further details during a news conference scheduled for Wednesday.
Source: nbcnews.com
