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Death Row Confession Denied | Bristol Virginia News
Death row inmate John Michael Bane is suing Tennessee’s Department of Correction, arguing he’s denied his constitutional right to a private, confidential confession with his spiritual advisor before execution. Convicted in 1988 for murder and robbery, Bane claims current prison policies—requiring recorded calls or overheard in-person visits—violate religious doctrine. His advisor, Reverend Jeffrey Hood, who has served inmates in multiple states where private confessions are permitted, says the lack of privacy undermines spiritual guidance and risks exposing sensitive information. The lawsuit…
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