Government and Politics
October 18, 2024
From: Ohio Governor Mike DeWineCOLUMBUS, OH -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution:
- Stanley Adams, who was scheduled to be executed on February 19, 2025. The new date of execution has been moved to February 16, 2028.
- John Drummond, who was scheduled to be executed on April 16, 2025. The new date of execution has been moved to March 15, 2028.
- James Hanna, who was scheduled to be executed on May 14, 2025. The new date of execution has been moved to April 19, 2028.
Governor DeWine is issuing these reprieves due to ongoing problems involving the willingness of pharmaceutical suppliers to provide drugs to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC), pursuant to DRC protocol, without endangering other Ohioans.