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OH Representative Op-Ed States Innocence Changed Her Mind About the Death Penalty
A recent op-ed from Republican Rep. Jean Schmidt, co-sponsor of Ohio HB 183 to abolish the death penalty, states the issue of innocence...


OH Representative Op-Ed States Innocence Changed Her Mind About the Death Penalty
Cincinnati - The Enquirer: Opinion: Risk of executing the innocent is too great By: State Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-Loveland February 1, 2022...


Op-Ed by Death Row Exoneree Joe D'Ambrosio Calls on Ohio to Abolish Death Penalty
Ten years since his exoneration, Joe D'Ambrosio published an op-ed sharing his experience being one of the eleven people exonerated from...


Op-Ed by Death Row Exoneree Joe D'Ambrosio Calls on Ohio to Abolish Death Penalty
Cleveland.com: My wrongful conviction shows why Ohio should abolish the death penalty: Joe D'Ambrosio By: Joe D'Ambrosio January 19, 2022...


Kwame Ajamu Interviewed on Cleveland Radio Show
Ohio death row exoneree Kwame Ajamu was featured on Cleveland radio show, The Jimmy Malone Show. His segment begins at 1 hour 24 minutes...


Kwame Ajamu Appears on Black News Channel's 'Making the Case'
Kwame Ajamu was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit at just 17 years old. Today, he serves as...


Derrick Jamison Speaks on His Wrongful Conviction as Ohio Considers Abolishing the Death Penalty
In an article by WKRC, Derrick Jamison speaks about what it was like being exonerated after spending 20 years innocent on Ohio's death...


Derrick Jamison Speaks on His Wrongful Conviction as Ohio Considers Abolishing the Death Pen
WKRC: Two bills Ohio Legislature could end death penalty in state By: David Winter December 3, 2021 CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio is getting...


Board Chair Kwame Ajamu Submits Written Testimony in Support of Ohio Anti-Death Penalty Bill
Recently, Kwame Ajamu shared his story of wrongful conviction in a written testimony to Ohio's House of Representatives in support of...


Board Chair Kwame Ajamu Submits Written Testimony in Support of Ohio Anti-Death Penalty Bill
House Criminal Justice Committee Proponent Testimony Ohio House Bill 183 Written Testimony Only Kwame Ajamu September 22, 2021 Dear...
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