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US lawyers fear Tennessee could execute inmate with expired lethal drugs
Lawyers for Tennessee death row inmate Tony Carruthers fear the state may use expired lethal injection drugs for his June 5 execution, amid growing secrecy over drug supplies across US states. The case highlights persistent problems with drug procurement and transparency, echoing controversies from Arkansas to Idaho. Tennessee has a history of execution drug scandals, including a 2022 reprieve when drugs were not properly tested.