Christa Pike in critical condition after failed execution attempts, lawyer says

American prisoner Christa Pike remains in critical condition after surviving two attempts to execute her by lethal injection at a Tennessee prison, according to her lawyer.

Stephen Ferrell said on Sunday that it was unclear whether Pike would survive, describing continuing uncertainty over her condition.

Both execution attempts involved lethal injection, according to the account. The brief statement did not specify when the attempts took place or why they failed.

No further details about Pike’s treatment or medical prognosis were provided in the lawyer’s reported remarks.