OH Battles Execution Issues

Gov. Mike DeWine delays three additional executions, as the state continues to struggle to find an adequate supply of drugs for lethal injection. The governor’s latest warrants of reprieve were issued for condemned prisoners Gregory Lott, John Stumpf, and Warren Henness. The inmates were scheduled to die in March, April and May, respectively. DeWine moved Lott’s and Stumpf’s executions to next year and Henness’ execution to 2022. DeWine has said for months that he is concerned that drug companies, which oppose the use of their drugs in executions, could pull pharmaceuticals from state hospitals to punish Ohio, if it did secure their drugs and use them for lethal injection.