Ohio lawmakers debate dueling death penalty reform proposals
Efforts to end the death penalty in Ohio have gained more support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in recent years.
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Prosecutor opposes House Bill in fight to keep death penalty in Ohio
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has taken his support for the death penalty in Ohio to the new office of U.S.
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Man who set his father's fiancée on fire dodges death penalty, gets life in prison without parole
Robbi Robinson was found guilty of dousing his father's fiancee, Brenda Scott, in accelerant and setting her on fire, killing ...
Jury decides sentence for local man who set father's fiancée on fire, killing her
HAMILTON, Ohio (WKRC) - A Butler County jury has recommended life in prison without parole for Robbi Robinson. They could ...
Man convicted of setting father’s fiancée on fire, killing her avoids death penalty
A Butler County jury found Robbi Robinson Jr., 25, guilty of aggravated murder, aggravated arson and felonious assault in ...
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Trumbull County Prosecutor increases effort to resume executions in Ohio
Hoping to capitalize on the nation’s current political climate, Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins is urging state and ...
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Debate on death penalty heats up
Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro was asked for her reaction to two letters Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins sent urging federal and state officials to help restore Ohio’s ability to carry ...
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commutes death sentence of Robin Dion Myers, a first in her tenure
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Robin Meyers, a first for her time in office and the first commutation ...
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Watkins urges restoration of death penalty
WARREN — Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins is urging federal and state officials to help restore Ohio’s ability to carry ...