| Request from Governor and AG regarding further DNA testing
On Tuesday, August 3, Governor Strickland and Attorney General Cordray urged seven prosecutors to agree to DNA testing in seven cases. These are serious cases, including murder and rape, where defendants were convicted in jury trials. State and Federal appeals courts have upheld the convictions, in some cases repeatedly. Most of the offenses occurred more than 15 years ago. One defendant is deceased. Three have already served their time, and three remain in prison. One is on death row...
Original Columbus Dispatch Article
Original letter from Governor and AG to Ashland County
Ashland County response
Original letter from Governor and AG to Fairfield County
Fairfield County response
Lancaster Eagle Gazette article
Lake County response
Pickaway County response
Original letter from Governor and AG to Portage County
Portage County response
Portage County Record Pub article
Original letter from Governor and AG to Stark County
Stark County response
Original letter from Governor and AG to Summit County
Summit County response
OPAA response to the Governor and AG
The Columbus Dispatch Article re:Prosecutor's response
AP article Prosecutor's response
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