Ohio to Change Execution Protocol: Officials in Ohio have announced their plan to drop its current two-drug execution method and switch to a different protocol, requiring a delay to an upcoming execution.  Andrew Welsh-Huggins of the Associated Press reports that Ohio will now use thiopental sodium for future executions-a move that death penalty opponents immediately questioned because foreign manufacturers refuse to sell it to U.S buyers.  Ohio was set to execute convicted child killer Ronald Phillips early next month.  

Repeat Offender Arrested on Drug, Weapons Charges: A California man with a lengthy criminal history is behind bars once again after authorities say he illegally sold drugs, weapons, and stolen cars.  Corin Hoggard of ABC 30 reports that 46-year-old William McPhederain a documented member of the Aryan Brotherhood, has been in and out of police custody since the age of 16 on a variety of felony charges.  McPhederain is no stranger to police, just a few months ago, he was held in county jail for just one day after being arrested on nine felony weapon and drug charges- a common occurrence in over-crowded county jails across the state due to Realignment.

PA Grand Jury Recommends Charging Attorney General: A Pennsylvania grand jury has recommended that criminal charges be filed against Attorney General Kathleen Kane amid allegations that she leaked secret information to newspapers in an attempt to embarrass political rivals.  The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Kane allegedly leaked grand jury information anonymously. If the allegations are proven to be true, Kane could face charges for contempt of court and up to six months behind bars.  The District Attorney from Montgomery County will review all of the evidence and make a decision on whether or not to prosecute the Attorney General.