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This week on "The State of Ohio": State lawmakers consider what they can do in the wake of the horrible and yet miraculous escape story out of Cleveland involving three women held prisoner in a house for a decade. New data shows more than half of all violent crimes are committed by a very small numbers of offenders. Lawmakers are now working to target that tiny group. And more thoughts on legislation that would dramatically change rules on unions in Ohio.
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| House Passes Child Rape Law. |
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March 12, 2002 |
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The House passed legislation Tuesday to tighten Ohio's rape law, ensuring that
people who rape children face additional jail time. The current law punishes rapists
who use force more severely than other rapists. Prosecutors often find it difficult
to prove force when children are victimized. Republican Sponsor John Widowfield
of Cuyahoga Falls. |
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John Widowfield (0:30) 
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| The new law would require judges to sentence child rapists to life in prison. Repeat offenders would get life without parole. The legislation passed unanimously in the House and now goes to the Senate. |
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