Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio should abolish death penalty

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 change of heart on the policy he helped write as a state legislator 45 years ago.The term-limited governor has repeatedly postponed scheduled executions in the state. He said during a news conference that federal ...

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