Saturday, December 27, 2025

Ohio killer alleging racism-tainted jury seeks new trial

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio death row inmate who is Black is seeking a new trial based on allegations that some white jurors used racial slurs in describing him during their deliberations over his fate, according to arguments before a state appeals court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO