Ohio bill could take death penalty off the table for prosecutors
As Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters announced a potential death penalty case Tuesday morning, Ohio lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are working to take that legal option off the table.
and last updated 2021-02-24 23:21:07-05
Itâs an effort that began long before Wednesday s announcement, and one a Republican from Loveland is now leading.
âWe donât have any ability to really humanely execute these people,â said Ohio State Rep. Jean Schmidt.
Once a strong proponent of the death penalty, Schmidt now believes its an immoral and impractical option even in extreme cases. She also said she recognizes the pain victims and their families face.