# Medical experts decry 'malpractice' in Christa Pike's failed execution

Medical experts have criticized the Tennessee execution team for what they call malpractice during Christa Pike's failed execution. The case raises serious concerns about lethal injection protocols and the handling of death penalty procedures.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/24/christa-pike-execution-medical-experts) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:30 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck62ydn7dj9eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:19:43 GMT