Indiana Parole Board rejects clemency plea for convicted Beech Grove cop killer

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Parole Board has rejected a clemency plea filed by Benjamin Ritchie, recommending that Indiana Gov. Mike Braun proceed with his execution next week.As FOX59/CBS4 previously reported, Ritchie had asked that his death sentence be commuted to life without parole so he could continue counselling other inmates.During its review of Ritchie's request, the board conducted a clemency hearing at the Indiana State Prison on May 5, coupled with multiple public hearings that were