Ohio AG Yost voices support for executions by nitrogen hypoxia - The Tribune

Ohio AG Yost voices support for executions by nitrogen hypoxia - The Tribune

COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recently told members of the House Judiciary Committee that the state’s long-broken and costly capital-punishment system reflects “a dishonorable abdication of responsibility” that could – and should – be resolved with legislative approval of nitrogen hypoxia for executions in Ohio. “An additional method of execution is necessary,” Yost said, testifying in support of House Bill 36, which would permit th…