TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Aug 9, 2024

Gov. Bill Lee has declined to review the case of Gary Sutton, a death row inmate convicted of a double murder in 1992. According to Fox Chattanooga News, friends and family of Sutton held a press conference at the state capitol to demand a review of the conviction. Despite evidence and appeals from family, friends and local officials questioning Sutton's guilt, the governor has stated he will not consider any death penalty case until the state finalizes a new death penalty protocol.