Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he no longer supports capital punishment, citing evidence that it does not deter crime.

Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty. The term-limited governor, who has repeatedly postponed scheduled executions, said Tuesday that data shows…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, saying it is no longer a deterrent to violent crime, confirming his…

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"I no longer believe the death penalty is a deterrent to murder," the 79-year-old governor declared during a news conference

DeWine co-authored Ohio’s 1981 capital punishment law after the Supreme Court struck down existing death penalty statutes nationwide.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is using his bully pulpit to call for an end to the death penalty in his state.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he no longer supports capital punishment, citing evidence that it does not deter crime.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday called on state lawmakers to abolish the death penalty.

Support for capital punishment has steadily declined in the United States, with several states rolling back its use.

GUVERNER američke savezne države Ohio Mike DeWine, republikanac koji je posljednjih sedam godina više puta odgađao planirana pogubljenja, izjavio je da bi Ohio trebao ukinuti…