Ohioans to Stop Executions (OTSE) is the only single-issue death penalty repeal organization in Ohio. OTSE represents millions of Ohioans who oppose the death penalty, and we are the lead organization in the #NoDeathPenaltyOhio campaign to abolish Ohio’s capital punishment system.
Latest updates:
Introducing our new Deputy Director, Kendall White
We are extremely thrilled to introduce you to our new Deputy Director, Kendall White! Kendall was born and raised in Cincinnati and now lives in Columbus. He attended Ohio Dominican University, achieved his bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, and continued his studies at Ohio University, receiving his master’s in Law, Justice, and Culture. Kendall brings a […]
Ohio House and Senate both consider bills to end the death penalty
This fall, both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly held hearings on bills that would repeal the state’s death penalty law. In the House, members of the Finance Committee heard from OTSE’s Executive Director Allison Cohen, along with families of homicide victims, pro-life activists, the state public defender, and more. Watch the full hearing here: […]
The death penalty costs Ohio hundreds of millions of dollars. It hasn’t been used in years
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s death penalty program costs the state hundreds of millions, but it hasn’t been used since 2018. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is ready to pull the plug. It’s failed for 12 years, but advocates have renewed hope that capital punishment will end in Ohio with a new bill at the Statehouse. […]