| OSC, in unusual move, allows new information in already-argued CCW case |
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| Written by Jeff Garvas | |
| Thursday, 07 August 2003 | |
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The Gonger News Service is reporting that, almost four months after the Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments over a challenge to a law that prohibits carrying concealed weapons, justices took the unusual - but not unprecedented step - Thursday of allowing the record to be supplemented with a Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on the same subject. More information will be published when available. Related story: Wisconsin Supremes: Concealed arms ban OK From the article: We cannot count soley on judges to fix this problem and protect the defenseless citizens of Ohio. The Senate leadership has a responsibility to appoint a conference committee for HB12, regardless of Bob Taft's opposition to the right of self-defense. |