Memphis man granted 1-year stay after his execution was called off
Guards on horses are posted next to the area reserved for people opposed to the death penalty outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution before the scheduled execution of Tony Von Carruthers Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Nashville. (Mark Humphrey/AP Photo)
Tony Carruthers was granted a yearlong reprieve after his planned execution was halted on Thursday, May 21.
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