NORWALK — A Huron County man this morning admitted his involvement in the death and disappearance eight years ago of his girlfriend, Amanda Dean, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Frederick Reer, 42, of Townsend Township, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, a first-degree felony; two counts of tampering with evidence, third-degree felonies; and gross abuse […]
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Yost among 27 Attorneys General urging NCAA to restore female athletes’ records
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 26 of his counterparts are calling on the NCAA to restore the records, titles, and other honors earned in recent years by female athletes but denied because of policies allowing biological males to participate in female sports. “Fairness demands that we recognize the women who trained, competed […]
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Wayne County man pleads guilty in 9-year child rape case
WOOSTER — A Wayne County man accused of sexually assaulting six children over nine years has pleaded guilty, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Wednesday. “Today’s plea is a product of the victims’ courage to confront their abuser – I am in awe of their strength,” Yost said. “This predator is facing life in prison […]
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Ohio’s Attorney General applauds U.S. Supreme Court decision in Trump v. CASA
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued a statement supporting Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. CASA. In a 6-3 vote, the Court’s decision essentially curtailed the power of individual district court judges to issue injunctions blocking federal government policies nationwide. The ruling is perceived as a major win for President Trump, as […]
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North central Ohio numbers included in AG’s missing children’s report
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the 2024 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report on Monday in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25. “Every missing person is someone to somebody – a child, sibling, loved one or friend,” Yost said. “I am proud of the dedication shown by […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office receives Earth Day grant to clean up illegal dumping
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office will receive funds from the Ohio Attorney General’s office in an effort to clean up illegal dumping. The announcement was made Tuesday as part of a rollout of nearly $1 million in grants to more than two dozen local governments throughout Ohio. The goal is to clean up […]
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Former Columbus Zoo Marketing Director sentenced to 5 years in prison
DELAWARE — The former marketing director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, who pleaded guilty to 16 felonies, was sentenced to five years in prison today for his role in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. On July 2, Pete Fingerhut pleaded guilty to […]
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Yost: Don’t let thieves snatch your COVID-19 stimulus money
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost urged Ohioans to watch out for thieves Tuesday as stimulus payments will soon arrive from the federal government. “Thieves are drooling at the thought of getting their hands on your stimulus money,” Yost said. “Use these tips to send them home with nothing but the bitter taste of […]