Tag: capital_punishment

Governor DeWine Issues Statement on Capital Punishment in Ohio

16 Jun 2026 11:21 a.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today issued a statement regarding capital punishment in the state. The release included links to remarks and supporting documents, signaling a significant announcement on the matter.

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Media Monitor: Supreme Court blocks Alabama nitrogen gas execution

11 Jun 2026 10:18 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

USA TODAY reports the Supreme Court has blocked Alabama's plan to execute inmate Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas, a method a lower court found likely unconstitutional.

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