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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 […]
From lethal injection to nitro asphyxia in Ohio?
Ohio last conducted an execution by lethal injection in January 2014, Dennis McGuire gasping, his death coming after an uncommonly long 25 minutes. The state plans to resume executions at the start of next year. The hurdle is, it still struggles to acquire the necessary drugs to perform the death sentence. Read more at Ohio.com
Jim Petro commentary: Death penalty is in decline, but problems remain
“As Ohio attorney general, I oversaw 18 executions in accordance with Ohio law. As a state legislator before that, I helped write Ohio’s current death-penalty law. We thought maybe it would be a deterrent. Maybe the death penalty would provide cost savings to Ohio. What I know now is that we were wrong. What I […]
Dispatch Reporter Has Watched Twenty Men Die
For 17 years, Alan Johnson has reported on Ohio’s executions. It’s a role he’s had to fight for. And one he’d rather not have. via Columbus Monthly
Lobby Day Report, and more!
Once again, Ohioans to Stop Executions and our message was the buzz in the Statehouse. I say once again, because last year we made a big impact too! But this year was different. Death Penalty Lobby Day Results: Millions of Ohioans were reached with our messages via significant media coverage in the Columbus Dispatch, Cleveland.com, […]
AM 1370 Interview with Kevin Werner
OTSE Executive Director Kevin Werner interviewed on the Scott Sands Show on Newsradio 1370 (Toledo, Ohio)
Death Penalty Opponents Heading to Columbus
Ohio’s death penalty is on hold, but the delay won’t prevent more than 100 local anti-capital punishment activists from boarding buses Tuesday morning for a lobby day in Columbus. Read more at The Cincinnati Enquirer