Injustice in Ohio

 The Ohio Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of a man who argued he cannot be executed because he is mentally retarded.

The high court ruled unanimously Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, in favor of convicted killer Clifton White.

By JOE MILICIA – 50 minutes ago

ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — An anesthesiologist testified Monday that Ohio's lethal injection procedure isn't appropriate for dogs or cats, let alone humans.

Dr. Mark Heath's testimony on behalf of two murder defendants came in a Lorain County hearing on the constitutionality of state's method for putting prisoners to death.

Brad Dicken | The Chronicle-Telegram

ELYRIA — Darth Vader won’t be making an appearance next week when county Common Pleas Judge James Burge holds hearings on the constitutionality of the state’s lethal injection process.

Burge angrily rebuffed defense attorney Jeff Gamso’s suggestion that the three members of the state’s execution team who administer the lethal drugs to condemned inmates hide their identities behind the three masks of the “Star Wars” villain he brought to court Thursday.

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