Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn and Ohio University Police Department Chief Andrew Powers on Wednesday both testified before the Ohio Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee in support of revived anti-hazing legislation, or Collinâs Law.
Both men, whose offices worked together closely in investigating the 2018 hazing-related death of Collin Wiant, an OU student who the bill is named after, argued it provides robust reforms to current hazing laws seen by the two as inadequate. The newly proposed measure would increase the penalty for hazing, currently a fourth-degree misdemeanor, to a felony if adopted.
âThrough my prosecution of those involved in the events leading up to Collin Wiantâs death, I know first-hand of the problems associated with Ohioâs current hazing law,â Blackburn, whoâs worked closely with Wiantâs mother in lobbying the legislature to amend hazing laws, said in a letter to the committee. âThe definition is to
COLUMBIANA In addition to filling the police chief’s job, the city police department will be hiring a two new officers. City Manager Lance Willard infor
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COLUMBIANA In addition to filling the police chief’s job, the city police department will be hiring a two new officers.
City Manager Lance Willard informed city council this week of the upcoming need for new officers after two left to join the county sheriff’s office. A civil service test will be held.
He also said that interviews will be conducted this month for the chief position following the retirement of Tim Gladis. The city is getting assistance from the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) for the search for a new chief and the non-profit organization held an assessment center for the position on Jan. 23.
Ohio ‘stand your ground’ bill, expanding right to shoot to kill in self-defense, heads to DeWine s desk
The legislation removes a legal requirement that people try to retreat from a confrontation before shooting to kill in perceived self-defense. Author: Associated Press, Jake Zuckerman Ohio Capital Journal Published: 9:53 AM EST December 18, 2020 Updated: 5:41 PM EST December 18, 2020
COLUMBUS, Ohio The Ohio House passed legislation late Thursday evening that removes a legal requirement that people try to retreat from a confrontation before shooting to kill in perceived self-defense.
The Senate agreed on Friday to amendments to the bill and it moves to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine s desk.