Fulton County Grand Jury Unveils a Wave of Indictments: Charges Range from Theft to Domestic Violence

FULTON COUNTY, Ohio — A recent grand jury session has led to multiple indictments in Fulton County, highlighting a string of alleged criminal activities involving theft, forgery, and other offenses. The indictments were confirmed by the Fulton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on August 18, 2025. Among those indicted is 42-year-old Benjamin R. Kessler from Wauseon, who faces one count of theft. Prosecutors allege that between May 3 and May 7, Kessler knowingly took control of property or services without the owner’s permission. In Toledo, 41-year-old Jeffery J. Hair was charged with both forgery and passing … Read more

Fulton County Judge Disqualifies Daniel Blackman, Invalidating Votes for Contesting Democratic Candidate Ahead of Georgia PSC Primary

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Fulton County judge has ruled that votes cast for a Democratic candidate in the upcoming primary election for the Georgia Public Service Commission will be invalid, following a determination of the candidate’s ineligibility. During a hearing earlier this week, Judge Ural Glanville upheld Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s decision to disqualify Daniel Blackman, who is vying for the District 3 seat in the June 17 primary. Blackman, a former regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has been contending with questions regarding his residency qualifications. An administrative law judge … Read more