Gov. DeWine reschedules execution dates for 3 death row inmates

COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine issued reprieves of execution for current death row inmates Thursday, according to a spokesperson for the governor.

The reason for these reprieves is due to issues with pharmaceutical suppliers’ willingness to provide drugs to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, pursuant to protocol without endangering other residents of Ohio, the spokesperson said in a news release shared with News Center 7 Thursday.

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Inmate Charles Lorraine was originally scheduled to be executed on March, 15, 2023, according to the governor’s office. Lorraine is now set to be executed on May 13, 2026.

Inmate Gerald Hand is now scheduled to be executed on June 17, 2026, the spokesperson said. His original execution date was set for May of 2023.

Inmate Cleveland Jackson was scheduled for execution on June 15, 2023, but is now scheduled to be executed on July 15, 2026.

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