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DeWine Pushes Death Row Dates | US News
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has postponed the executions of three death row inmates from 2027 to 2030, just as his second term ends in January 2027 — effectively passing the decisions to his successor. This marks another delay in his record of halting dozens of executions since 2019, and follows his June 2026 call for Ohio to abolish the death penalty — a sharp turn from his earlier role in reinstating capital punishment in 1981. Critics, including Rep. Brian Stewart, argue this move crosses a line by shifting execution dates into the next administration’s term, while DeWine insists he’s simply…
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