Judge Rejects Death Penalty As Too Expensive
In a first of a kind opinion, a Ohio Judge has rejected the death penalty due to its cost.
"While the court has authority to approve expenses, it would be disingenuous to suggest that a trial judge can consider such requests without an awareness of the financial impact on this county. The court finds that the potential impact of financial considerations could compromise the defendant's due process rights in a capital murder trial."
The prosecutors' response: They asked for reconsideration and filed an appeal.
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