Ohio bill would require life without parole for killing corrections, police officers

cleveland.com

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Individuals convicted of intentionally killing law enforcement officers could permanently lose any chance of leaving prison under legislation that has generated widespread support in the Statehouse.

Ohio law permits the death penalty as well as life imprisonment with or without parole for the aggravated murder of a police officer, prosecutor, first responder or military member. House Bill 372 would eliminate the parole-eligible sentencing options while expanding the law to cover corrections officers as well…

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