November 13— Governor Kasich announced that he will temporarily stay the execution of Ronald Phillips. Mr. Phillips was scheduled to be executed tomorrow, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. for the murder of Sheila Marie Evans.
OTSE Press Release – Latest court challenge highlights need to rethink death penalty
Cincinnati, OH—January 24, 2014. One week after the execution of Dennis McGuire, attorneys representing the McGuire family are seeking injunctive relief in federal court. The lawsuit aims to prevent the state of Ohio from carrying out future executions. The execution of Dennis McGuire of Preble County on January 16, 2014 sparked a national debate that […]
OTSE Press Release – Dayton Firm Will File Federal Lawsuit After Suffocation Execution
DAYTON, OH- Dayton-based law firm Rion, Rion, and Rion will file a federal law suit on behalf of the family of Dennis McGuire, claiming that the suffocation execution that took place on January 16, 2014 constitutes “cruel and unusual punishment.” Eye witness accounts said that Mr. McGuire suffered as he died, gasping and struggling for […]