Sponsoring Sen. Charleta Tavares (D-Columbus) has titled SB 67 “The Racial Justice Act,” citing studies that show racial bias in death penalty convictions for murder.
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GROUP WANTS OHIO TO REFORM DEATH PENALTY, PREVENT WRONGFUL EXECUTION
“… 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 […]
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.