Tennessee state lawmaker apologizes after proposing 'hanging by tree' as form of execution

Thanks! Share it with your friends!

You disliked this video. Thanks for the feedback!

Added by MiAmigo
72 Views
State Rep. Paul Sherrell made the comments during a criminal justice committee hearing where lawmakers discussed execution for Tennessee inmates.

Read more: https://knoxne.ws/3ZozWBf

» Subscribe to KnoxNews: https://knoxne.ws/2R3WbeY

» Watch more on this and other topics from KnoxNews: https://knoxne.ws/2G0E0R4

» KnoxNews is the voice of East Tennessee, from the Smoky Mountains to the Cumberland Plateau. Since 1886, we’ve been reporting on what matters, from Oak Ridge National Laboratory to the University of Tennessee Vols to Dolly Parton.

Stay up to date on local news in East Tennessee by following knoxnews on social media:

Twitter: @knoxnews
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knoxnews/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knoxvillephoto/

And for UT sports:

Twitter: @GoVolsXtra
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoVolsXtra/
Category
Dolly Parton
Commenting disabled.