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Kasich denies clemency for death row inmate
The Ohio Justice and Policy Center says Abdul Awkal is too mentally ill to understand his execution
Story by KELLI FITZPATRICK


 

Gov. John Kasich has denied clemency for death row inmate Abdul Awkal. Awkal was convicted of murdering his wife and brother-in-law at a Cuyahoga County courthouse in 1992. His execution date is set for June 6.

Awkal has a schizo-affective disorder. He believes he has direct communication with the president and is being executed by order of the CIA.

David Singleton is the executive director of the Ohio Justice and Policy Center and has helped Awkal and his attorneys. He says Awkal is too mentally ill to understand his execution.

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Statehouse reporter Jo Ingles reports on Kasich's decision

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The state parole board voted eight-to-one earlier this month to follow through with the execution.

The board concluded Awkal planned the murders and was sane at the time of the shootings. Inmates must understand the reason they’re being put to death in order to be deemed competent for execution in Ohio.

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Abdul Awkal should be granted clemency. He is mentally ill. Another murder is not the answer.


Posted by: Fahtma Ramlawi on May 30, 2012 1:05AM
Abdul Awkal is mentally ill. He should be granted clemency.


Posted by: Alex Awkal (Michigan) on May 30, 2012 1:05AM
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