Republican sorry for suggesting ‘hanging by a tree’ as execution method
by Martin Pengelly from on (#69D64)
Tennessee lawmaker Paul Sherrell faced fierce criticism for grotesque suggestion' in southern state with history of lynchings
A Tennessee Republican lawmaker apologised after suggesting hanging by a tree" could be added to a bill concerning methods of execution in the state.
Paul Sherrell, a state representative from Sparta, made the suggestion on Tuesday, during discussion of an amendment which would allow execution by firing squad in Tennessee.
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