Ohioans to Stop Executions (OTSE) is the only single-issue, non-profit, death penalty repeal org in the state of Ohio. Take action on website!
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A less considered aspect of prosecutorial overreach is how it may create a geographically arbitrary system. “Justice” is based on where you live.
Ohio’s death penalty is applied differently from county to county. This investigation examines the role prosecutors play—and whether more oversight could make the system fairer.
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Join Ohioans to Stop Executions in advocating for equitable justice and an end to boundless prosecutorial discretion.🙏🏾 otse.org
#CapitalPunishment #ArbitraryJustice #GeographyIsDestiny #JusticeReformNow #EndTheDeathPenalty #ProsecutorialOverreach
Picture from this Saturday's World Day Against the Death Penalty, taken at the Ohio Statehouse! #deathpenalty
WATCH: Elwood Jones, Erin Barnhart, Jonathan Mann and Mark Shyrock participate in a panel discussion hosted by Bekky Baker of Ignite Peace on World Day Against The Death Penalty 2026, event co-sponsored by @IJPCcincinnati and OTSE. youtu.be/l84KPO8pvjs
This week we’re exploring prosecutorial overreach in capital punishment. Here’s a quick explainer.
Join Ohioans to Stop Executions in advocating for truth in justice and an end to prosecutorial overreach.🙏🏾 otse.org
#CapitalPunishment #EconomicInjustice
The stats are staggering. The death penalty is not for the worst of the worst, but rather a tool for unscrupulous prosecutors: 1/
According to Ohio State University Professor Doug Berman...to the average prosecutor "the death penalty is a mechanism that allows them to enter plea negotiations in a stronger position.” 5/
Join Ohioans to Stop Executions in advocating for truth in justice and an end to prosecutorial overreach. otse.org
#CapitalPunishment #EconomicInjustice #TwoTieredJusticeSystem #JusticeReformNow
#EndTheDeathPenalty #ProsecutorialOverreach #CriminalJusticeReform /6
Today is World Day Against the Death Penalty! We hosted a walk through downtown Columbus and a panel discussion on the topic. Thanks to all who joined us!
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The death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person. The common good can be safeguarded and the requirements of justice can be met without recourse to capital punishment: effective systems of detention have been developed that protect citizens while at the same time do not completely deprive those who are guilty of the possibility of redemption. #NoDeathPenalty
Enjoy podcasts? This one by California Gov. @GavinNewsom and Bryan Stevenson discusses the death penalty in detail, beginning at around 1 hr. 20 min. Points out all of the major arguments. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
This week, OTSE and @acluohio hosted a roundtable about the role of racial bias in Ohio's death penalty, including an Ohio exoneree Elwood Jones, and Timothy Young, a public defender. Watch this informative discussion, here: youtu.be/o_C_PX78-mQ
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Opinion: Tyrone Noling deserves the fair trial he did not receive. beaconjournal.com/story/opin… @beaconjournal @OhStopExecution @ohiojpc @WTIUSA @innocence @uscedp #Ohio #deathpenalty
“This harms everyone that’s involved,” Werner said. “This makes @GovMikeDeWine's leadership and decision not to do this look like the prudent thing to do.”
“It’s time for the legislature to repeal this law,” Werner said. “That’s what we’re looking to.” fox19.com/2026/10/01/failed-…
Failed Tennessee execution puts Ohio death penalty back in focus axios.com/local/cleveland/20…
