In the wake of court filings seeking a new trial in the case of Kevin Keith, a man sentenced to death in 1994, Ohioans to Stop Executions calls on Governor John Kasich and Attorney General Mike DeWine to halt executions and conduct an independent investigation to ensure no additional miscarriages of justice go unabated. Kevin […]
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Wrongfully convicted man, Supreme Court Justice argue for ending Ohio death penalty
After a nearly three-year legal fight over the drugs used in lethal injections, the state of Ohio plans to resume executions in January. Some, including the man who wrote the current death penalty law, say it’s time for the ultimate punishment to meet its own end.
Former Ohio Attorney General Joins OTSE Board
Jim & Nancy Petro Bring New Perspectives to Leading Anti-Death Penalty Group Jim and Nancy Petro were elected to the board of directors of Ohioans to Stop Executions on Saturday, bringing a wealth of experience and unique perspectives to the 27-year-old anti-death penalty organization. “We are thrilled to have Jim and Nancy serve on the […]