Tenn. inmate on death row says he is on hunger strike over medical care, other issues
A Tennessee death row prisoner declared a hunger strike on Wednesday, saying he was protesting issues with medical care, the ...
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Man on death row for killing Georgia couple declares hunger strike over jail conditions
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A Tennessee inmate on death row says he is on hunger strike over medical care and other issues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee death row prisoner declared a hunger strike on Wednesday, saying he was protesting issues with medical care, the quality of the food, and individual padlocks ...
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A Tennessee inmate on death row says he is on hunger strike over medical care and other issues
In the statement, the 73-year-old Willis complained of a nurse at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution who he said was causing so many problems with medications that “prisoners will not ...