Since 2017, a law to spotlight victim's rights has been in effect in Ohio, but a new law that helps guide courts, attorneys and victim's advocates on the rights took effect just this month.
Opponents lined up Tuesday against a measure to cut federal firearm provisions out of Ohio's state law. The measure’s proponents argue it will keep federal agencies from commandeering local officers. Committee speakers forcefully rejected that argument.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday that he is appointing Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph T. Deters to fill the vacancy on the Ohio Supreme
Fri, Jul 2nd 2021 3:47pm
Tim Cushing
A substantial part of the Ohio legislature seems incapable of reading the room. Following several months of anti-police violence protests, state legislators have passed a bill that makes it easier for law enforcement officers to arrest anyone for just about anything. (h/t Joe Papp)
A proposed state law that could make it a crime to shoot cell phone video of police got the green light by lawmakers to move forward following a statehouse committee hearing Thursday in Columbus.
Members of the House Criminal Justice Committee voted to approve the measure despite more than 100 civil rights, first amendment groups and individuals testifying against the measure since it was first introduced.