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Governor Grants Reprieve for Execution

Great news! Today, Governor John Kasich announced he will grant a reprieve until October 17, 2018 to Ray Tibbetts, who had been scheduled for execution on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. The purpose of this temporary reprieve is…

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#BlackPride4 Trial - Jury Deliberation

The jury in the #BlackPride4 trial deliberated until 7pm on Friday, February 9. They broke for the weekend. Their deliberation will continue on Monday, February 12.

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Day Five - #BlackPride4 Trial

Day Five - #BlackPride4 Trial


Once again, the #BlackPride4 trial courtroom was packed. All seats were filled inside courtroom 13-A and there were another 20 or so community supporters in the hall.


In the finest tradition of mutual…

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Day Four - #BlackPride4 Trial

The courtroom was again full of #BlackPride4 supporters.


City Prosecutor Isaac Rinsky called the Chair of the Stonewall Board of Trustees, Dr. Tom McCartney, to the witness stand. McCartney testified that he carried a banner at the front…

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