Tennessee’s execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday roughly one hour before it was set to begin. A federal appeals court issued a stay around 9 a.m. CDT to review whether Pike’s allegations of childhood sexual abuse and rape were fully considered during her sentencing. Witnesses had alrea dy gathered at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution […] Federal Court Halts Tennessee Execution Of Christa Pike One Hour Before Scheduled Death ...read more read less