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Thursday, 22 December 2016 05:49

Phillips Execution Date Moved

Ronald Phillips gets no mercy -- but he does get another month on Death Row. Governor Kasich reschedule the Akron killer's execution date after an indefinite stay from a federal court on Ohio's next three scheduled executions, including Phillips.

Kasich moved the date to February 15th but any execution would be determined by court appeals. Kasich agreed with the Ohio Parole Board against clemency for Phillips, who raped and killed his then-girlfriend's three old daughter in 1993.

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(Governor John Kasich) In response to a federal court order issued on Monday which indefinitely stayed three executions scheduled in 2017, today Governor John R. Kasich issued short delays for the scheduled executions of the first two inmates – Ronald Phillips and Raymond Tibbetts. Phillips was convicted in 1993 in Summit County for the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl, and Tibbetts was convicted in 1998 in Hamilton County for the murder of his wife and the couple's 67-year-old landlord. Additionally, Kasich denied Phillips' request for clemency.

"The State disagrees with the federal court's indefinite stay and has already filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Given the uncertainty created by the Court's order, however, this brief delay should provide the Court time to resolve any pending legal issues," said Emmalee Kalmbach, the governor's press secretary.

The actions announced today will delay Phillips' scheduled January 12 execution to February 15, 2017, and Tibbetts' from February 15 to April 12, 2017.

Agreeing with the Ohio Parole Board in denying clemency to Phillips, Gov. Kasich stated: "Given the extremely brutal nature of the offense committed against an innocent three-year-old child, I agree with the Ohio Parole Board's recommendation that clemency is not warranted in this case."

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Tuesday, 20 December 2016 11:14

Kasich Signs Controversial Concealed Carry Law

Ohio Governor John Kasich signed controversial Senate Bill 199 into law Monday night, lifting the current ban on carrying concealed weapons in public places like daycares, public areas of airports, and school safety zones.

The bill also gives colleges and universities the authority to allow weapons on their campuses. Private businesses can still ban weapons under the new law, which designates it as the choice of any private business. Still no concealed carry in police stations and courthouses.

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Saturday, 19 December 2015 08:25

ONG Updates Security Policies

It's taken nearly half a year -- but the Ohio National Guard is now allowing it's soldiers to carry firearms at all facilities, a response to the attacks this past summer on a Chattanooga, Tennessee Naval recruiting office that killed five,  including the gunman. The FBI declared the shootings "inspired by terrorism."
 
The updated security policies come after a review ordered by Governor John Kasich after heavy criticism that members of the military were not permitted to carry firearms for their own self-protection.
 
Four storefront recruiting centers in Ohio have been closed since the July attack. They were scheduled to reopen yesterday.
 
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(Ohio National Guard) The Ohio National Guard has taken steps to increase security at all of its facilities. 
 
At the instruction of Gov. John R. Kasich, in July, the Adjutant General of Ohio, Maj. Gen. Mark E. Bartman, began updating policies and training requirements for personnel at Ohio National Guard facilities and reviewing all security measures at these facilities. 
 
After the completion of this extensive review, Bartman updated the Guard’s policy to authorize Guard members to carry firearms at Ohio National Guard facilities. 
 
"We must take the necessary action to protect our members," Bartman said. "These updated policies will ensure our service men and women may protect themselves in the event of a threat. Their safety is paramount and our first priority." 
 
The four store front recruitment offices that were temporarily closed this July in response to the Chattanooga, Tenn. shootings will be reopened on Dec. 18, 2015.
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