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The Columbus Dispatch
Governor DeWine Advocates Abolishing Ohio Death Penalty
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has called for the repeal of the state's death penalty, citing his belief that it no longer serves as an effective deterrent for violent crime. DeWine, who helped enact capital punishment in 1981, has halted executions since 2019 and highlighted concerns over the system’s cost, racial disparities, slow legal processes, and issues with drug availability. Despite bipartisan support for ending the death penalty, legislative efforts have stalled, with some Republicans advocating alternative methods, although prospects for reform remain uncertain.
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