Prosecutors drop vandalism charges for Reflecting Pool damage, blame ‘contractor error’
Hearn's lawyers say the government owes him an apology after the U.S. attorney says Interior withheld records pointing to a botched contractor installation.
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Vinton County children endangerment case increases interest in bill to ban child marriage in Ohio
The mother of 16 children found in squalor wed at 15 in West Virginia, fueling a stalled Ohio bill that supporters hope passes during lame duck session.
Ohio Republican Party's misconduct problem grows as critical midterm election approaches
Miller says his father-in-law is hiding from his own scandal, as Ohio law leaves the party powerless to replace him before Wednesday's deadline.
Vivek Ramaswamy touts endorsement from GOP congressman accused of holding gun to ex-wife’s head, injuring toddler
Bernie Moreno, Miller's own former father-in-law, says the congressman is dangerous, yet both remain listed on Ramaswamy's endorsement page.
Max Miller vows to stay in race. His former father-in-law says he fears for his daughter and granddaughter.
Moreno's statement reverses months of public silence and directly contradicts the account Miller gave in his own 20-minute livestream hours earlier.
Claims Jon Husted protected sexual abusers date back more than 20 years
Husted also backed a 2004 tort reform law capping noneconomic damages for sexual abuse survivors at $250,000, costing victims millions, records show.
Moreno's daughter asks judge to bar Rep. Max Miller from contacting her lawyers, alleging he put his hands on one of them
The filing comes as Miller's own domestic violence petition against Moreno just collapsed and Republicans face an Aug. 5 ballot replacement deadline.
Ohio lawmaker calls Bernie Moreno's Fauci outburst 'the weakest and most pathetic thing I've ever seen in politics'
State Sen. Casey Weinstein contrasts Moreno's Fauci theatrics with his months of public silence on abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller, his own son-in-law.
Judge Brad Smith returned $650 sent to his personal Venmo only after TiffinOhio.net reported it, state office confirms
An unrelated campaign finance complaint over the same $650 Venmo contributions remains open with Ohio's Secretary of State, unaddressed by the disciplinary closure.
Ohio Supreme Court: Victim can’t file delayed appeal, despite initial legal confusion
The Cuyahoga County woman lost restitution for a 2017 break-in after dismissing her first appeal amid unclear Marsy's Law rules, the court ruled 30-day filing was required.
States expand fight against organized retail crime, gift card fraud
More than a dozen states passed laws this year targeting hijacked freight, gift card tampering and fraud rings, as California reports $260 million recovered since 2023.
Ohio MAGA rep allegedly threw hot water on his wife and put a gun to her head. Republicans are silent.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, Miller's father-in-law, has stayed silent as Cook Political Report shifts the district from solid to likely Republican.
Reflecting Pool damaged before Olympian charged with felony touched it, witness says
Hearn's lawyers say a photo he took before touching the pool proves no damage, and want grand jury transcripts released to challenge the felony charge.
US Senate Judiciary holds over vote on Blanche nomination for AG as Grassley slams Dems
New Sen. Darline Graham's arrival restores a 12-10 GOP edge on the panel, as swing votes Tillis and Cornyn, both sidelined by Trump, remain undecided.
As vote on Blanche for attorney general nears, ex-DOJ staffers warn against confirmation
Epstein survivors say Blanche's committee vote hinges on Sens. Tillis and Cornyn, both spurned by Trump, after a private meeting they called deflection and gaslighting.
ICE arrests reach new high
ICE data show less than a third of June detainees had criminal convictions, as fatal traffic stops continue and courts release thousands on bond.
Walsh: Jay Edwards kept FirstEnergy’s money, stood by Larry Householder and now wants to manage Ohio’s billions
Democrat Seth Walsh's new attack series cites FBI records identifying Edwards as Representative 8 and his 2021 vote against expelling Householder from the House.
More Ohio agencies deploy Flock AI cameras, including workers comp and the fire marshal
State agencies investigating workers’ compensation fraud, suspicious fires, and crimes in state prisons are all turning to Flock’s AI-powered, license plate reading cameras. Ohio’s cities, meanwhile, have considered pulling back amid concerns over privacy the cameras’ use in deportations.
In Ohio case, federal judge says warrantless ICE arrests are illegal, but denies motion to stop them
ICE's own website says agents don't need warrants, and a supervisor testified almost all his agency's arrests are warrantless despite the judge's ruling.
13-year-old struck by train in Fostoria, taken to hospital
Witnesses told Fostoria police the boy and a second, uninjured juvenile ran around lowered crossing gates on foot trying to beat the train.
