Ohio Republican governor urges end to death penalty, saying it cannot be morally justified

Ohio's outgoing Republican governor, Mike DeWine, who played a pivotal role in reinstating the state's death penalty, is now calling for its abolition, stating it no longer serves as a deterrent to murder and lacks moral justification. His shift in stance highlights broader national debates about the effectiveness and ethics of capital punishment. This move carries significant implications for ongoing discussions about criminal justice reform and the future of the death penalty in the U.S.