Taft statement on John Spirko reprieve

COLUMBUS (June 19, 2006) - Governor Bob Taft today issued the following statement upon granting John G. Spirko a reprieve:

"At the request of the Ohio Attorney General, I have issued a warrant of reprieve for inmate John Spirko, delaying his execution date until November 29, 2006. It is my hope that the additional time permits the completion of the DNA testing and analysis agreed upon by the Attorney General and Mr. Spirko's counsel."

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Media Contact: Mark Rickel, Governor's Press Secretary, at (614) 644-0957.

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