Entertainment

Kim Kardashian says 'God was intervening' after Tony Carruthers execution halted

Kim Kardashian expressed gratitude to people who called governor's office to get the execution halted

Published May 22, 2026

Kim Kardashian on Thursday took to Instagram to express relief after the execution of a death row prisoner was halted in Tennessee.

Kim Kardashian says God was intervening after Tony Carruthers execution halted

"God was intervening," she wrote on her Instagram Story while sharing the news of the inmate avoiding execution due to complications administering a lethal injection.

Kim Kardashian says God was intervening after Tony Carruthers execution halted
Advertisement

Tony Carruthers Carruthers was convicted in 1994 of the kidnapping and murder of three people in Memphis.

He had his execution stalled when medical staff failed to find a suitable vein. 

After Tennessee Governor Bill Lee granted him a one-year reprieve, Kim Kardashian thanked people for taking the time to call the governor's office. "I truly believe the pressure from all of us helped," she wrote.

Kim Kardashian says God was intervening after Tony Carruthers execution halted

She called the failed procedure absolute torture and urged DNA and fingerprint testing of evidence she believes could prove Carruthers’ innocence. 


The News Digital
At The News Digital, our editors combine entertainment savvy with global reporting expertise. Expect authoritative coverage of royals, Hollywood, and trending topics, plus clear, reliable updates across science, politics, sports, and business. We keep it accurate, timely, and easy to understand, so you can stay ahead.
Share this story: