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Prosecutor says personal knowledge didn’t affect investigation
He said personal knowledge played a role in an offer of immunity made during the investigation, however.
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Athens County prosecutor implicated a personal connection in drug case
The woman was identified in indictments but has not been charged. A special prosecutor was assigned to handle the case — eventually.
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Athens County prosecutor’s actions ethically dubious, experts say
Experts question Keller Blackburn’s personal ties to an investigation’s subject. The investigation has been cited in her divorce.
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Judge: Nelsonville council must consider ordinance on charter petition (Updated)
The city has appealed the order and requested a stay of the order. Another hearing is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2.
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Petitioners seek court orders for Nelsonville ballot initiative (Update)
Two Nelsonville residents want the judge to force the city to place an initiative to abolish the city charter on the November ballot.
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Appeals court rules for Nelsonville in city council quo warranto dispute
The Fourth District Court of Appeals said former council president Rita Nguyen and her appointee Sue Powell waited too long to press their legal claims.
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Nelsonville council case closes locally, but remains open before the state
The plaintiffs moved to dismiss their local complaints on Friday, May 3.
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Nelsonville City Council controversy heads to state appeals court
A complaint filed on April 26 charges council members with usurpation of office. Locally, the plaintiffs want to disqualify the city attorney from representing the city.
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Hocking College settles discrimination lawsuit with former football star
The $30,000 settlement with Caden Cox comes with no admission of wrongdoing on the part of Hocking College.
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Judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s ban on healthcare for transgender youth
An Ohio court has issued a temporary restraining order halting a statewide ban on healthcare for transgender youth.
