Tennessee Executes Man with Heart Device Despite Safety and Ethical Concerns

Tennessee executed Byron Black, who had an implanted defibrillator, despite concerns that the device might shock him during the lethal injection, marking the first known case of such a situation. Black, convicted of multiple murders, had a complex legal battle over whether his heart device should be deactivated before execution, with courts ultimately allowing the execution to proceed. The case raised ethical questions about medical participation in executions and highlighted ongoing debates over the death penalty.