Watkins weighs in on corpse abuse

COLUMBUS — Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has voiced his support for legislation increasing penalties against individuals who sexually abuse corpses.

Atty. Watkins sent letters to several state lawmakers on House Bill 29. Copies were distributed to members of the Ohio House’s criminal justice committee, which had a second hearing on the legislation Wednesday.

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