Ohio Judge Timothy Grendell Faces Allegations of Abuse of Power and Misconduct in Landmark Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Geauga County Juvenile and Probate Court Judge Timothy Grendell is facing allegations that he abused his authority, with the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct set to hear his case. The state’s disciplinary counsel filed a complaint charging Grendell with four counts of judicial misconduct, accusing him of sending two teenage boys to jail during the COVID-19 pandemic for refusing to visit their father, whom they accused of abuse. Grendell has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he acted within his powers as a judge and as a private citizen. The hearing before the … Read more