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Ohioans to Stop Executions
Coverage of Ohioans to Stop Executions in the Nexus archive.
- Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio should abolish the death penalty, citing data showing it does not deter violent crime and highlighting long legal delays. He emphasized the system's ineffectiveness, emotional toll on victims' families, and challenges with execution logistics, while facing divided political reactions.