“… Mistakes have been made to some men waiting on Death Row,” said Rep. Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood), who has sponsored legislation to end the death penalty. “There is substantial evidence that the death penalty in Ohio is not fair and more often than anyone wants to admit it’s not accurate… The challenge to those who […]
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Death penalty cases: Cost of justice
Three months into the year and the indigent defense fund for criminals who cannot afford an attorney likely will be half way spent thanks to one death penalty case.
Backup of killers awaiting execution is building
Meanwhile, Ohioans to Stop Executions said in its annual report that exonerations are increasing and the overall use of capital punishment is declining. “What we see is the institution of the death penalty crumbling before our eyes,” said Kevin Werner, executive director.