Ohio to resume death penalty executions in 2017 Ohio is scheduled to resume inmate executions in 2017 after a three-year hiatus caused by the lack of available lethal drugs that are used during capital punishment. The last execution in Ohio was convicted murderer Dennis McGuire in January of 2014. “There’s ongoing litigation with approximately 80 plaintiffs regarding the death penalty in the state of Ohio,” Dan Tierney, spokesperson … Read More
HSBC and state governments reach $470 million settlement deal Ohio, 48 other states and D.C. have joined a $470 million settlement with HSBC, a mortgage lender and servicer. Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the settlement last Friday. According to a press release, the settlement will provide payments to almost 20,000 Ohioans who borrowed from HSBC between 2008 and 2012. “Former and current borrowers will get relief. Current borrowers will … Read More