Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has publicly called for the abolition of the death penalty in the state, marking a significant reversal of his long-held position on capital punishment. The Republican governor, who helped draft the policy 45 years ago as a state legislator, stated on Tuesday that he no longer believes it serves as a deterrent to violent crime.
"I no longer believe the death penalty is a deterrent to murder," the 79-year-old governor declared during a news conference. He continued, "I believe Ohio should abolish the death penalty."
