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Death Penalty Task Force Releases Final Report
By: Chris Davey | Court News Ohio
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A panel of 22 judges, lawyers, and policymakers that studied the death penalty in Ohio for more than two years today released its final report and recommendations designed to improve the system. The report will now be reviewed by the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court and by the president of the Ohio State… Read More

Special Commission Suspends Pat Kelly
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The special commission appointed to consider the suspension of Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly issued its final report Friday, suspending Kelly from office. Kelly is facing multiple criminal charges in an indictment issued January 31. He has pleaded not guilty. Under Ohio Revised Code section 3.16, the suspension remains in effect until the underlying criminal… Read More