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Summary Language Rejected for Amendment that would Make Changes to Ohio’s Election Laws

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today rejected the summary language for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would make changes to Ohio’s election laws.

1/31/2020

Preble County Man Sentenced to Prison for Rape

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that a Preble County man, Devin Michael Tutt, was sentenced Wednesday to a mandatory prison sentence of 22 years for raping two minors last year. 

1/30/2020

Judge Orders $200,000 Penalty for Ashtabula County Polluter

The owner of two northeast Ohio businesses that illegally burned and mishandled oil field waste has been ordered to pay a $200,000 civil penalty for polluting the environment.

1/30/2020

Mahoning County Woman Sentenced to Prison in Dismemberment Case

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that a Mahoning County woman, Katrina Layton, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for her role in the murder and dismemberment of Shannon Graves.

1/29/2020

OPOTA Invites Public Comment During Accreditation Assessment

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) will undergo a three-day, on-site evaluation beginning on Feb. 17 to ensure compliance with the Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Program.

1/28/2020

Summary for Proposed Minimum Wage Amendment Certified

The Ohio Attorney General's Office today certified a summary of a petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would increase the state minimum wage rate.

1/27/2020

Garfield Heights Recycling Center Held in Contempt of Court for Failing to Address Hazard

A Garfield Heights recycling center and its owner were held in contempt of court Friday after ignoring an order to cut down the size of a massive debris pile that caught fire last year. 

1/27/2020

Cuyahoga County Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty

A Cuyahoga County corrections officer, Idris-Farid Clark, pleaded guilty today for his role in the assault of a restrained inmate. 

1/24/2020

AG Yost Seeks Refunds From Roofing Contractor in Consumer Protection Lawsuit

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is taking a Montgomery County roofing contractor to court for allegedly cheating homeowners out of thousands of dollars. Customers said some of the rip-offs came in the wake of the 2019 Memorial Day storms.

1/23/2020

AG Yost Reminds Equifax Breach Victims to Sign Up for Free Credit Monitoring Before Deadline

Attorney General Dave Yost is encouraging Ohioans affected by Equifax’s massive 2017 data breach to sign up for free credit monitoring before the offer expires next week.

1/17/2020
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