Ohio

Battle for Ohio Supreme Court Heats Up as Democrats Seek to Flip Majority

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Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Supreme Court is once again at the center of a pivotal year as the interpretation of a new abortion rights constitutional amendment hangs in the balance. With three seats up for election this year, Democrats see an opportunity to flip the 4-3 court that has been dominated by Republicans for nearly four decades. In the upcoming primary on March 19, Democrats will choose a nominee to challenge Republican Dan Hawkins in the general election. Incumbent Justices Michael Donnelly and Melody Stewart are seeking re-election, while an open seat will also … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Unconstitutional Ohio Law Restricting Kids’ Social Media Access: Tech Industry Group Celebrates Victory

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Columbus, Ohio – A federal judge in Ohio has ruled against a law that aimed to regulate children’s access to social media platforms. The judge, District Judge Algenon Marbley, temporarily blocked the law, stating that it is likely to be unconstitutional. This decision follows an emergency order issued by Judge Marbley last month, halting the law’s implementation. The Ohio legislation would have required social media platforms to obtain parental consent before allowing children under the age of 16 to create accounts. However, Judge Marbley expressed concerns about the law’s approach, calling it “breathtakingly blunt” in … Read more

Ohio Attorney General Announces Indictments of Former FirstEnergy Executives in House Bill 6 Scandal

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Akron, Ohio – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, alongside officials from Summit County, announced indictments of two former executives of FirstEnergy, a former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, and two associated entities. The grand jury charged these individuals as part of a corrupt enterprise in connection with the House Bill 6 scandal in Ohio. House Bill 6, signed into law in 2019 by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, allocated over $1 billion to two nuclear plants in Ohio that were owned by a former subsidiary of FirstEnergy. The scandal involves allegations of improper … Read more

Trial Begins for Ohio Man Accused of Murder and Robbery in Terrance Mills’ 2022 Death

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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The trial for a man accused of the 2022 murder of Terrance Mills in Parkersburg commenced with jury selection on Monday. Justin Keel, a resident of Columbus, faces charges of murder, first-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit a felony, and wanton endangerment involving a firearm in connection with Mills’ shooting and subsequent death. According to authorities, Keel conspired with Tyler McCune and Dezaray Roberts to carry out a robbery that ultimately resulted in Mills’ fatal shooting. Roberts has already pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery in December 2022, while McCune is currently awaiting trial … Read more