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Utility executives reindicted on state bribery charges
A hung jury forced a retry; prosecutors say new evidence from a civil lawsuit strengthens their case against the former executives.
Crime
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Republican-led Ohio Supreme Court says felony domestic violence offenders can petition to get guns back
Justice Brunner warned the 6-1 ruling creates a dangerous loophole allowing felony domestic violence offenders to restore gun rights while misdemeanor offenders cannot.
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Ohio Republican senator called cops seeking charges against blogger
Sen. Jerry Cirino, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, asked police to charge blogger D.J. Byrnes, known as The Rooster, over text messages and a Shrek image.
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Ohio men previously involved with LifeWise Academy charged with sex crimes involving minors
The cases surface safety questions about LifeWise's vetting, which operates in 331 Ohio school districts and enrolls nearly 100,000 students nationwide.
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Progressive blogger arrested outside statehouse, charged with harassment
Byrnes was arrested on a warrant from Kirtland police, allegedly over text messages to state Sen. Jerry Cirino, a frequent target of his online criticism.
National News
How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6
A federal judge temporarily blocked the fund on May 29, and GOP senators are withholding votes on immigration bills unless guardrails are added.
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Rep. Max Miller admitted spraying ex-wife with hot water, new filing says — as he sues her for defamation
Moreno invokes Ohio's new anti-SLAPP law seeking to force Miller to pay her legal fees if the judge dismisses his $25,000 defamation suit within 60 days.
National News
Jan. 6 police officers sue Trump over $1.77B ‘taxpayer-funded slush fund’
Officers who defended the Capitol say the fund could compensate pardoned rioters and finance future violence against them.
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‘Every Ohioan deserves to feel safe when they go out.’ Ohio bill is trying to reduce drink spiking
The bipartisan bill has no enforcement penalties, and bar owners worry about supply chain issues restocking the strips.
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Antisemitic incidents nationwide and in Ohio went down last year, according to new report
Ohio reported 117 incidents last year, but physical assaults increased and college campuses saw nearly three times more incidents than in 2021.
National News
State barriers limit access to compensation for gun violence survivors, report says
In some states, claims can be denied based on a victim’s prior criminal record or their perceived role in the incident — practices the report says can disproportionately affect Black applicants and rely on subjective or biased judgments.
National News
Trump uninjured after gunfire at Washington press dinner; suspect in custody
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at Washington's Hilton Hotel Saturday night, wounding a police officer before being apprehended. Trump, who was evacuated safely, called it a third assassination attempt and pledged to reschedule the event within 30 days.
