US botched execution: Christa Pike survives lethal injection, near brain death

Christa Pike, a death-row inmate in the US, survived two lethal injections and was nearly disconnected from life support after being declared brain-dead, but regained consciousness. The incident raises serious questions about the reliability of lethal injection protocols and the ethics of capital punishment. This is a rare, high-profile botched execution that may fuel legal challenges and public debate.