Gov. Lee appoints interim TDOC commissioner after Pike's botched execution

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Gov Bill Lee on Friday announced the appointment of Christopher Hansen as interim commissioner at the Tennessee Department of Correction, effective immediately. Hansen will serve as interim commissioner while maintaining his current duties as assistant commissioner of community supervision. TDOC Commissioner Frank Strada stepped down earlier this month. Strada's resignation came days [...]

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