Governor Declines Reprieve, Heart Beats Uncertainly on Standby

Governor Declines Reprieve, Heart Beats Uncertainly on Standby
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In a move that sounds like a plot twist from a medical thriller, Gov. Bill Lee 'declined to grant a reprieve Monday' for Byron Black. The drama centers on whether the implantable defibrillator will even 'shock Byron Black's heart when the lethal drug takes effect.' It’s like trusting a reluctant bodyguard to save you from a hired assassin—except there's no action movie soundtrack, just clinical uncertainty.

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Source: Feeds | Published: 8/5/2025 | Author: The Associated Press