Ohio lawmakers introduced new legislation that would increase punishment for those convicted of killing public servants.
Reps. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) co-sponsored House Bill 372, also known as “The Larry Henderson Act,” our news partners at WBNS reported.
The legislation was named after Hamilton County Deputy Larry Henderson, who was killed while working a security detail at the University of Cincinnati’s spring commencement on May 2.
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The bill aims to increase penalties for aggravated murder when the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member…