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Survivor of Ohio's Latest Botched Execution Reveals Breathtaking Incompetencenew
Romell Broom achieved a macabre notoriety this past month when he became the first man to survive his date with the needle. The eyes of the world are on Ohio now, and many are questioning our death-penalty apparatus.
Cleveland Scene |
Damian Guevara |
10-07-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Nurses Claim Dr. Walter Ruf Took Sexual Harassment to a Whole New Levelnew
According to documents and depositions from Summit County court files, Dr. Ruf referred to young nurses as "wenches" and "cunts," and would "come up behind you and grab your breast," one nurse testified.
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
06-20-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Sex Thiefnew
Over 25 years and six dropped rape cases, Hy Doan has perfected the art of stealing sex.
Cleveland Scene |
Denise Grollmus |
09-22-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Security Company Takes Law Into Its Handsnew
Despite having no police powers, employees at Cuyahoga Valley Patrol have nonetheless been arresting people and conducting heavily armed raids, behaving like Marines in the Cambodian jungle.
Cleveland Scene |
Denise Grollmus |
04-02-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Blood Brothers: Kilbanes Get Sentenced for an Old Crimenew
Nearly three decades ago, brothers Martin and Owen Kilbane were sentenced for their role in the death of a judge's wife. When their chance to be paroled drew near, they found themselves charged with a new crime: the murder of a pimp 36 years ago.
Cleveland Scene |
Thomas Francis |
09-07-2004 |
Crime & Justice
