Article 69D64 Republican sorry for suggesting ‘hanging by a tree’ as execution method

Republican sorry for suggesting ‘hanging by a tree’ as execution method

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Martin Pengelly
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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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