Ohio Death Penalty Study Highlights Race Gap and Plea Bargains
A Ohio study shows death sentences in white victim cases at 18 percent versus 8.5 percent for black victims, with nearly half of 1936 capital cases ending in pleas. In Cuyahoga County 8 percent received death versus 43 percent in Hamilton. Justice Pfeifer calls findings disturbing amid long standing race concerns. The case of Sandra Craig's son Jeffrey, killed in 1995, is cited in debates over plea deals and race implications.
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Cuyahoga County
Hamilton County
Supreme Court
Paul Pfeifer
Ohio
Pfeifer
Sandra Craig
Jeffrey
Craig
Columbus
Jeffrey Craig
Keith Johnson
Franklin County
Doug Stead
Stead
David Doughton
Cleveland
Geography's role in capital cases
The Associated Press reports that Ohio and other states rewrote death penalty laws after 1972. In Ohio, capital indictments from 1981 to 2002 showed uneven application, with prosecutors and judges influenced by community standards and plea deals. Notable cases include Robert Buell and Kristen Jackson, with figures in Hamilton County showing higher death sentence counts and resistance to accepting plea bargains. The study cites racial disparities and legal factors, while officials defend discretionary review.
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Ohio
Associated Press
Doughton
U.S. Supreme Court
Associated Press Review
Maryland
Ray Paternoster
University of Maryland
Georgia
Lewis F. Powell
Powell
Wayne County
Martin Frantz
Frantz
Robert Buell
Krista Lee Harrison
Kristen Jackson
Kristen
Joel Yockey
Mark
Senate
Richard Finan
Finan
Hamilton
Joe Deters
Deters
Hamilton County
Trenton Votes Reject Fire Levy. Cuts Target City Services
Voters in Trenton rejected a 1.5 mill fire services levy expected to raise over 200000, prompting council to approve cuts aimed at closing a 82000 budget gap. Plans include selling a 1973 fire truck, eliminating leaf pickup, and restricting after hours use of city buildings while officials consider tax hikes or new revenue like street light assessments and dispatch outsourcing. Residents express distrust of city governance despite support for police and fire services.
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Titterington
Yeckel
Trenton
Rowland Mann
Brelsford Avenue
Middletown school bond funds rebuild plan gains local bid
The Middletown district approves a 75 million bond to rebuild elementary schools and awards the project to a local firm after a design build partnership with Ferguson Construction HI Mark Building Group. Expected completion in 18 to 24 months with growth in 2004 revenue.
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Steve Price
Middletown City
Price
Yudell Hightower
Hightower
Ferguson Construction
Hi- Mark Building Group
Middletown Company
Hi-Mark Building
Steve Hightower
Hi-Mark
National
Pair robs multiple Ohio gas stations a month after bank plan
The suspects planned a College Corner bank robbery but chose O'Dell's BP in Camden and a Lazy Dog drive‑through in Milford Township before a deputy was wounded by a deer slug. They stole the deputy’s weapons and cruiser and fled, sparking a countywide chase. Kendrick and Morris face nearly 30 charges. Kendrick’s brother is charged in unrelated armed robberies. Funds were set up for deputy Brandon Roberts and his family.
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College Corner
Ind
Camden
Preble County
O’dell
Butler County
Ohio 127
Milford Township
Brandon Roberts
Kendrick
Morris
Butler
Matthew Kendrick
Hanover Township
Hamilton
Roberts
Sheriff's Office
Alicia Roberts
Third
First Financial Banks
Butler County Sheriff's Office
Hanover St
Derby Dreams: Jockeys Face First Derby Challenge
Stewart Elliott aboard Smarty Jones became the first beginner to win the Derby since 1979 as jockeys confront intense pressure. D Wayne Lukas notes nerves overwhelm even top riders when 150000 fans rise, while Castellano and Bejarano seek advice on staying relaxed and trusting the horse amid a Hall of Fame backdrop. Bob Baffert emphasizes the horse as the key, with outcomes hinging on talent over nerves.
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Stewart Elliott
Smarty Jones
Ron Franklin
D. Wayne Lukas
Lukas
Gary) Stevens
Jerry) Bailey
Castellano
Bejarano
Kentucky
North America
Turfway Park
Florence
Ellis Park
Henderson
Hall of Fame
Bob Baffert
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