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Court disbars attorney who stole $225,000 from client’s estate
The Supreme Court of Ohio June 4 permanently disbarred a Gallia County attorney who was convicted of theft after stealing more than $225,000 from an estate he administered.
Nathan Harvey was a legal assistant attending law school when attorney Britt Wiseman arranged for Harvey to serve as the administrator of an estate. Shortly ... (full story)
Cleveland Cavaliers announce summer schedule for All For Fun Tour
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers All For Fun Tour is bringing the energy of Cavs basketball to fans across Ohio and Western Pennsylvania all summer long, as the interactive mobile trailer gears up to hit the road. The tour will make stops at community festivals, youth-focused events, college campuses and local celebrations, ... (full story)
Former Judge Suspended for Illegally Arranging Inmate’s Early Release
The Supreme Court of Ohio suspended a former Montgomery County judge from the practice of law for one year, with six months stayed, for illegally arranging the early prison release of an acquaintance’s son.
The Supreme Court suspended Richard Skelton, who served as a common pleas court judge from 2015 until his resignation ... (full story)
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — Miles from shore, Chris Kemp pumps and reels as he battles a fish 150 feet below. Eventually, it gives up, and the 10-pound red snapper is hauled aboard the Jodie Lynn II.
There’s barely time to rejoice. As Kemp raises his trophy for a picture, the charter boat’s captain rushes over a ... (full story)
Fraud division announces Federal–State partnership in Ohio to prosecute fraud
Federal and State Prosecutors Charge 9 Defendants for Over $42 Million in Fraud Three Fraudsters Detained This Week in Connection With Separate $15 Million Scheme FBI Announces the Creation of the Most Wanted Fraudsters List
The Justice Department June 4 announced unprecedented federal and state cooperation in Ohio in the fight ... (full story)