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Yost Issues Opinion that Courts May Suspend Jury Trials During Pandemic Emergency

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued a formal opinion that courts may suspend jury trials to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, and that they may do so consistent with state and federal speedy-trial obligations.

3/18/2020

Former Youngstown Mayor Pleads Guilty to Felonies

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that former Youngstown mayor Charles Sammarone has pleaded guilty to two felony charges.

3/16/2020

Guilty Plea Entered in Marion County Rape Case

(MARION) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today that a Marion County man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting seven victims over three years.

3/16/2020

AG Yost Sues Army Corps of Engineers Over Lack of Transparency, Overcharges Related to Caesar Creek Lake

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today in federal court to recoup improper charges billed to the state for the upkeep of Caesar Creek Lake.

3/13/2020

Yost Issues Statement on OneOhio Agreement

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the following statement on the OneOhio agreement.

3/12/2020

Yost Releases 2020 'Yellow Book' Early Due to Ongoing COVID-19 Disruption

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today released the 2020 edition of the Sunshine Laws Manual, a one-stop resource for information on the Ohio Public Records and Open Meetings Acts.

3/12/2020

Former Corrections Officer Sentenced to Prison for Sex Charges

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today that a former Meigs County corrections officer, Larry Tucker, has been sentenced to 20 1/2 years in prison for sexual battery, kidnapping, gross sexual imposition and theft in office.

3/12/2020

Final Conspirator Sentenced to Prison in Youngstown Dismemberment Case

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that a Mahoning County man, Andrew Herrmann, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the murder and dismemberment of Shannon Graves.

3/11/2020

Summary Language Rejected for Amendment that would Make Changes to Ohio’s Marijuana 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 marijuana laws.

3/10/2020

BCI Invites Public Comment During Accreditation Assessment

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) will undergo a four-day, on-site evaluation to ensure compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies’ (CALEA) accreditation standards.

3/9/2020
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