DAYTON, OH- Dayton-based law firm Rion, Rion, and Rion will file a federal law suit on behalf of the family of Dennis McGuire, claiming that the suffocation execution that took place on January 16, 2014 constitutes “cruel and unusual punishment.” Eye witness accounts said that Mr. McGuire suffered as he died, gasping and struggling for […]
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OTSE Press Release – New Death Sentences in Ohio Down 49% as Supreme Court Task Force Recommends Drastic Changes
CINCINNATI, OH-The Death Penalty Information Center released its year-end report noting that the number of new death sentences nationwide in 2013 remained near historic lows. Fifteen states imposed at least 1 new death sentence in 2013, compared to 18 states in 2012. Ohio imposed three new death sentences this year. Ohio has seen a steady […]