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Ohio Senator wants to eliminate racial bias in death penalty sentences
Sponsoring Sen. Charleta Tavares (D-Columbus) has titled SB 67 “The Racial Justice Act,” citing studies that show racial bias in death penalty convictions for murder.
GROUP WANTS OHIO TO REFORM DEATH PENALTY, PREVENT WRONGFUL EXECUTION
“… Mistakes have been made to some men waiting on Death Row,” said Rep. Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood), who has sponsored legislation to end the death penalty. “There is substantial evidence that the death penalty in Ohio is not fair and more often than anyone wants to admit it’s not accurate… The challenge to those who […]
Death penalty cases: Cost of justice
Three months into the year and the indigent defense fund for criminals who cannot afford an attorney likely will be half way spent thanks to one death penalty case.
Backup of killers awaiting execution is building
Meanwhile, Ohioans to Stop Executions said in its annual report that exonerations are increasing and the overall use of capital punishment is declining. “What we see is the institution of the death penalty crumbling before our eyes,” said Kevin Werner, executive director.
Pharmacists reject states seeking execution drugs
The American Pharmacists Association voted to oppose participation in executions, stating that to help put a person to death violates the goals of the profession.
OTSE Releases 2014 Report: “A Crumbling Institution”
On March 30, 2015, the Annual Capital Crimes Report was published by the the Office of the Ohio Attorney General. At the same time, Ohioans to Stop Executions (OTSE) published its annual report “A Crumbling Institution: Why Ohio Must Fix or End the Death Penalty.” The new OTSE report adds context to the cut and […]
Exonerated Ricky Jackson receives over $1 million after nearly four decades in prison
“Wow, I didn’t know that,” Jackson said. “Wow wow wow, that’s fantastic, man. I don’t even know what to say. This is going to mean so much.”
Ohio death-row inmates appeal lawsuit challenging new execution secrecy law
The inmates’ suit challenges the constitutionality of House Bill 663, which says Ohio must keep secret the names of people involved with executions, other than top officials.