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People often see DNA as the holy grail of forensic evidence in criminal cases. The ultimate proof of guilt or innocence. But when courts and prosecutors are allowed to erect roadblocks preventing its use, justice is sacrificed to bureaucracy, and truth is trivialized. 5/
Noling’s team spent over a decade waging a legal battle to obtain DNA testing results. Despite winning these efforts, using the results to secure a new trial remains an elusive goal. 4/
Among other things, a post-conviction appeal for DNA testing must establish the integrity of a sample has been maintained, and the results would have led to a different outcome. 3/
Ohio Revised Code places a heavy burden of proof on a defendant, along with a process where the state may act as an adversarial “gatekeeper,” blocking access, dragging the process out for years, and creating administrative barriers. 2/
More than eight years ago, The Ohio Supreme Court granted Tyrone Noling access to DNA testing results of a cigarette butt at the crime scene that excluded him as a suspect. courtnewsohio.gov/cases/2018…
He remains on death row. Why? 1/
Sign the petition in favor of a full pardon for Noling at actionnetwork.org/petitions/… , and join Ohioans to Stop Executions in advocating to end the death penalty in Ohio. otse.org
the risk of executing an innocent person is unacceptably high. Excerpts from Ron Craig’s interrogation of Noling’s “accomplices” reveal the extent to which coercion was used to condemn an innocent man. cleveland.com/metro/2006/08/…
Noling’s case shines a harsh light on the profoundly problematic nature of a justice system that can condemn a human being to death without a single shred of physical evidence. When the state's case relies entirely on human memory, pressure, or incentivized testimony...
After decades of waiting, Tyrone Noling—who has spent much of his life on Ohio’s death row—has finally secured a commutation recommendation from the parole board. But commutation to LWOP for an innocent man is not justice.
✍️ Sign the petition in favor of a full pardon for Noling at actionnetwork.org/petitions/… , and join Ohioans to Stop Executions in advocating to end the death penalty in Ohio.🙏🏾 otse.org
The Ohio Parole Board has recommended commuting Tyrone Noling’s sentence, but a commutation to LWOP for an innocent man is NOT justice.
Learn more 👉 tyronenoling.com/
Noling was convicted in the 1990 murders of Bearnhardt and Cora Hartig. He maintains his innocence. His case has drawn scrutiny over co-defendants’ coerced and recanted statements, allegations of misconduct, and the fight for further DNA testing. 🧬
⚖️ Last week we spoke about prosecutorial overreach, and next week we’ll be talking about prosecutorial misconduct. Tyrone Noling’s case sits at the intersection of both.
Join Ohioans to Stop Executions in advocating for equitable justice and an end to boundless prosecutorial discretion.🙏🏾 otse.org
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Ohio’s death penalty is applied differently from county to county. This investigation examines the role prosecutors play—and whether more oversight could make the system fairer.
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A less considered aspect of prosecutorial overreach is how it may create a geographically arbitrary system. “Justice” is based on where you live.
Picture from this Saturday's World Day Against the Death Penalty, taken at the Ohio Statehouse! #deathpenalty
WATCH: Elwood Jones, Erin Barnhart, Jonathan Mann and Mark Shyrock participate in a panel discussion hosted by Bekky Baker of Ignite Peace on World Day Against The Death Penalty 2026, event co-sponsored by @IJPCcincinnati and OTSE. youtu.be/l84KPO8pvjs