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Daily Case Announcements
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May 22, 2025
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Black, the Court suspended former Hocking County Prosecutor Ryan Black for two years, with six months stayed, for engaging in a pattern of sexual misconduct with two of his office employees.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Black
May 21, 2025
State v. Logan
In State v. Logan (2023-1318 and 2023-1417), the Court ruled an offender must receive a prison sentence for a felony involving a gun in addition to the mandatory prison time for a firearm specification.
May 20, 2025
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Mariotti, the Court found Mark Mariotti of Cleveland in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
State ex rel. Ware v. Sheldon
May 19, 2025
In In re Resignation of Sirvaitis, the Court accepted the resignation from the practice of law of Algis Sirvaitis of Concord Township in Lake County, with disciplinary action pending.
May 16, 2025
In State ex rel. Elmore v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court declined to dismiss a request for writ of prohibition, and ordered the respondents to file an answer to the complaint within seven days. The Court also granted an alternative writ of prohibition and set a schedule for the presentation of evidence and filing of briefs.
May 15, 2025
In In re Application of Ohio Edison Co., the Court permitted Ohio Energy Group to intervene and participate in the case.
May 14, 2025
The Court referred State ex rel. Castellon v. Swallow to mediation.
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News from the Supreme Court of Ohio
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Mandatory prison is required for those convicted of using a gun in a crime, Ohio Supreme Court rules: Cleveland.com
- Former Summit prosecutor facing misconduct case says he's retiring from law career: Akron Beacon Journal
- Examining the lack of lawyers in rural Ohio: WOSU
- Warren County judges make key decisions on look of new court: Dayton Daily News
- Duhart gets 59 to life for conviction in fatal West Toledo shooting: Toledo Blade
- Judge rules New Albany mass shooting suspect not competent to stand trial: WBNS
- Hocking County fire chief charged with impersonating police officer, pleads not guilty: WSYX
- Former Hocking County Prosecutor suspended from practicing law for 'inappropriate sexual conduct': Columbus Dispatch
- Summit County's Turning Point drug court has helped dozens of people. How does it work?: Akron Beacon Journal
- City, police chief deny liability in lawsuit: Tribune Chronicle
- Trial underway for suspended East Cleveland mayor facing multiple criminal charges: WOIO
- Judge scolds semi driver for firing gun at truck's trailer: The Vindicator
- Man convicted in Austintown robbery, assault gets 4 to 6 years: The Vindicator
- City man found not guilty by reason of insanity on att. murder charge: The Crescent-News
- 'Really hurtful': Family of Ta'Kiya Young decries delays in trial for cop who killed her: Columbus Dispatch