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Supreme Court debates challenge to execution drug
Justice Elena Kagan contended that the way states carry out most executions amounts to having prisoners “burned alive from the inside.”
Editorial: Pharmacists association’s policy yet another strike against death penalty
Instead of adopting convoluted and unmerited laws to shield the identity of medical professionals who help with executions, Ohio should get rid of the death penalty altogether, as this editorial board long has advocated.
Ohio’s last execution drugs cost $10.60; How much will the state have to pay now?
It’s still unclear whether state officials will be able to find a compounding pharmacy willing to sell them pentobarbital or sodium thiopental.
Ohio Senator wants to eliminate racial bias in death penalty sentences
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.
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.
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.
Pharmacists reject states seeking execution drugs
The American Pharmacists Association voted to oppose participation in executions, stating that to help put a person to death violates the goals of the profession.