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City not penalized for delay in providing records related to downtown brawl
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The city of Cincinnati does not have to provide a public records seeker with an explanation of why it initially denied his request for information about a man involved in a chaotic and violent brawl that broke out on a downtown street last summer, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled Sept. 30.
A Supreme Court majority found the city ... (full story)
MCBA Foundation Speaker Series to feature Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini
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Growing up on Youngstown’s South Side, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini was introduced to boxing as a child, visiting gyms and learning basic techniques from his father, Lenny, the original “Boom Boom.”
“Hall of Fame trainer Ray Arcel trained my father,” said Ray Mancini. “Fans called him ... (full story)
Civics and History Celebrated at Record-Setting Open Doors Event
For two September evenings, the Supreme Court of Ohio stayed open late to offer after-hours tours of the majestic Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. The event was part of Ohio Open Doors, an initiative spearheaded by the Ohio History Connection to have historic and cultural institutions across Ohio hold special events for the pub ... (full story)
Increased pay rate for death penalty defense approved
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The complexity and costs to defend a person facing the death penalty have increased, and so will the compensation paid to attorneys who take on the task.
The Capital Case Attorney Fee Council recently adopted a recommendation by the Ohio Public Defender’s Office to raise the rate for capital cases from $140 per hour to $16 ... (full story)
‘Helping Through Healing’: 2026 Lean Forward Veterans Summit
Courts, treatment providers, and community partners that help veterans are invited to this fall’s Lean Forward Veterans Summit, a statewide conference dedicated to improving services and support for justice-involved veterans.
The Veterans Summit will take place on Nov. 19 in Columbus and is free to attend. This year’ ... (full story)