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4 Court Cases

Court Case

Sep 11, 2023

Death Penalty|
+1 Issue

State v. Raglin (amicus)

In Hamilton County cases where the death penalty is sought, a black defendant with at least one white victim is 5.33 times more likely than other defendants to be sentenced to death. The ACLU of Ohio submitted an amicus brief in support of removing the sentence and a new trial for Mr. Raglin.

Court Case

Jan 02, 2013

Death Penalty

LaMar v. Houk (amicus)

Court Case

May 16, 2012

Death Penalty

State v. Maxwell White

Court Case

May 16, 2012

Death Penalty

Skatzes v. Smith (amicus)

Court Case

Sep 11, 2023

Court Case

Sep 11, 2023

Death Penalty|
+1 Issue

State v. Raglin (amicus)

In Hamilton County cases where the death penalty is sought, a black defendant with at least one white victim is 5.33 times more likely than other defendants to be sentenced to death. The ACLU of Ohio submitted an amicus brief in support of removing the sentence and a new trial for Mr. Raglin.

Court Case

Jan 02, 2013

Court Case

Jan 02, 2013

Death Penalty

LaMar v. Houk (amicus)

Court Case

May 16, 2012

Court Case

May 16, 2012

Death Penalty

State v. Maxwell White

Court Case

May 16, 2012

Court Case

May 16, 2012

Death Penalty

Skatzes v. Smith (amicus)

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