Inmate's heart device must be turned off at execution, judge rules
Inmate's heart device must be turned off at execution, judge rules
A judge has ruled that a death row inmate’s heart device must be deactivated when he receives a lethal injection in Tennessee Aug. 5.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate. It reports on a judge's ruling regarding the deactivation of an inmate's heart device before execution. Multiple sources confirm the ruling and the reason behind it, indicating neutral and balanced reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: A judge has ruled that a death row inmate's heart device must be deactivated when he receives a lethal injection in Tennessee Aug. 5.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that a judge ordered Tennessee to turn off an inmate's heart-regulating device at execution.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that Tennessee officials must deactivate a death-row inmate's implanted heart-regulating device.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that a Chancery Court judge says the state must disconnect the heart defibrillator shortly before the inmate's August execution.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that Tennessee officials must deactivate a death-row inmate's implanted heart-regulating device.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms that Tennessee officials must deactivate a death-row inmate's implanted heart-regulating device to avert the risk that it might try to shock him.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- All sources confirm the judge's ruling regarding the deactivation of the heart device before the execution.