Breaking news: Gov. Bill Lee grants Pervis Payne temporary reprieve from execution due to COVID-19

Gov. Bill Lee temporarily halts Dec. 3 execution of death row inmate Pervis Payne because of COVID-1

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Gov. Bill Lee grants Pervis Payne temporary reprieve from execution due to COVID-19 By Yolanda Jones Updated: November 06, 2020 4:25 PM CT Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, seen here in July, has granted a temporary reprieve to Pervis Payne. (Mark Humphrey/AP) Gov. Bill Lee temporarily halts Dec. 3 execution of death row inmate Pervis Payne because of COVID-19 concerns.  View this article on our website Support quality, local journalism and access exclusive content by becoming a subscriber at dailymemphian.com. ..... You received this email because you signed up to receive emails from The Daily Memphian. Unsubscribe from this email  Manage Email Preferences Subscribe | Donate | Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Daily Memphian 254 Court Ave., Suite 400 Memphis, TN 38103 901-501-NEWS (6397)