LOVELAND, Ohio — Twenty years ago, the state of Ohio asked me to make one of the most consequential decisions of my life when I sat on a jury that determined whether to recommend a death sentence for Ray Tibbetts. I believed then, and I still believe, that jury service is a duty that upholds […]
Ohio Juror Voted for Death 20 Years Ago, Now Seeks Mercy
Ross Geiger had doubts about recommending a death sentence 20 years ago for a convicted Ohio killer, concerned about the impact of the offender’s tough childhood on his behavior. But ultimately, Geiger voted in favor of death for Raymond Tibbetts for killing a Cincinnati man he was staying with. Today, Geiger has changed his mind. […]
Column: Death Penalty Unjust for Opioid Addict
As the overdose crisis continues to devastate Ohio’s families, it has forced many difficult conversations about how the state — as well as the nation — approaches addiction. In this state, the governor, legislators and local officials have recognized that the most effective way to address problem drug use is through treatment and rehabilitation, rather […]