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. […]
Are you pro-life? Help end the death penalty.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of pro-life Ohioans who are joining the movement to end the death penalty in Ohio. These individuals believe that all life is sacred, including the lives of those who have been convicted of heinous crimes. One of the main reasons why pro-life Ohioans […]