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COLUMBUS -- The execution of James J. Filiaggi of Elyria was one of three death penalty sentences that were put in limbo by Gov. Ted Strickland yesterday, who said he needs more time to review them thoroughly. Filiaggi was convicted of a highly publicized 1994 murder of his ex-wife, Lisa, in a Lorain home
Governor Strickland just announced that he issued reprieves, delaying the executions of Biros, Filiaggi, and Newton.
You can read the release and the warrant here:
http://www.governor.ohio.gov/
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By Marci Piltz
and Don Jovich
Record-Courier staff writers
For the first time in more than 16 years, Randy Resh and Bob Gondor are starting their day as free men.
Resh, 43, and Gondor, 42, were released from the Portage County jail Friday afternoon after posting bond.
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Monday, January 15, 2007 COLUMBUS — Former Department of Corrections Director Reggie Wilkinson worked in Ohio's prisons for almost 33 years, including a stint as warden of the Dayton Correctional Institute. He witnessed 19 executions and successfully advocated for the retirement of the state's electric chair as a method of execution. |
By Laura A. Bischoff
Staff Writer
Monday, January 15, 2007
COLUMBUS - Is the death penalty moral?
Ted Strickland, Ohio's new governor, admits he has trouble answering that question.
