Ohio bill would mandate life sentence or death penalty for killing police officers, other public servants

Ohio bill would mandate life sentence or death penalty for killing police officers, other public servants

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recently introduced Ohio bill would mandate a life sentence or the death penalty for individuals who murder police officers or other public servants. House Bill 372, sponsored by Reps. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton),  would increase the penalties for aggravated murder when the victim is a police officer, prosecutor, first responder, or member of the military. What’s next for Ohio property tax…