/tags/columbus-city-attorney Columbus City Attorney en-US Copyright Fri, 09 May 2025 16:30:56 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-09/city-of-columbus-and-non-profit-that-aids-women-escaping-sex-trafficking-settle-nuisance-lawsuit The city filed a nuisance lawsuit against Sanctuary Night, a Franklinton non-profit that aids women escaping sex trafficking and drug abuse, after reports of criminal activity. Fri, 09 May 2025 16:30:56 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-09/city-of-columbus-and-non-profit-that-aids-women-escaping-sex-trafficking-settle-nuisance-lawsuit WOSU News Staff /politics-government/2025-01-23/city-of-columbus-sues-owners-of-far-east-side-apartments-with-little-or-no-heat The city's suit wants the owners to pay for relocation costs under a new city code. The city has relocated 68 residents to hotels. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:41:12 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-23/city-of-columbus-sues-owners-of-far-east-side-apartments-with-little-or-no-heat WOSU News Staff /news/2024-12-05/judge-closes-downtown-columbus-nightclub-for-one-year-over-violence-criminal-activity The Columbus City Attorney's Office said the Avalon nightclub, which later became Aura, was the site of repeated violence and criminal activity. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:06:14 GMT /news/2024-12-05/judge-closes-downtown-columbus-nightclub-for-one-year-over-violence-criminal-activity WOSU News Staff /politics-government/2024-11-25/columbus-city-attorneys-office-to-distribute-free-ring-doorbells-to-deter-porch-thefts The camera doorbells will be distributed to households in 10 ZIP codes with high crime rates. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:01:09 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-25/columbus-city-attorneys-office-to-distribute-free-ring-doorbells-to-deter-porch-thefts WOSU News Staff /politics-government/2024-10-04/columbus-hookah-lounge-gets-shut-down-by-court-city-attorney-to-go-after-nearby-pizzeria MIA Hookah Cafe was ordered to close by the Franklin County Municipal Court after the Columbus City Attorney sought a preliminary injunction. The city also wants to close the Del Baggio pizzeria across the street. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:23:45 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-04/columbus-hookah-lounge-gets-shut-down-by-court-city-attorney-to-go-after-nearby-pizzeria George Shillcock /2024-08-01/judge-orders-the-arrest-of-owner-of-columbus-fort-rapids-indoor-waterpark The east side Columbus waterpark's owner, Jeff Kern, failed to attend a hearing for the nuisance property case in Franklin County Municipal Court's Environmental Division. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:24:26 GMT /2024-08-01/judge-orders-the-arrest-of-owner-of-columbus-fort-rapids-indoor-waterpark George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-07-29/columbus-to-set-stricter-punishments-than-state-law-for-street-racing-and-stunt-driving The new law would allow the city to force drivers whose cars are impounded to forfeit parts the city believes contributes to street racing. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:03:46 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-29/columbus-to-set-stricter-punishments-than-state-law-for-street-racing-and-stunt-driving George Shillcock /news/2024-07-24/ohio-state-university-student-caught-on-camera-urinating-on-lgbtq-pride-flag-pleads-guilty Trey Fetzer, 21, will pay a $250 fine and spend one year on parole after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal trespassing. He was originally charged with a hate crime for his actions in February. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:30:29 GMT /news/2024-07-24/ohio-state-university-student-caught-on-camera-urinating-on-lgbtq-pride-flag-pleads-guilty George Shillcock /news/2024-07-18/columbus-offering-plea-deals-to-pro-palestinian-protesters-arrested-at-ohio-state-in-april The Columbus City Attorney's Office is offering to expunge protesters' records after six months if they plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:03:49 GMT /news/2024-07-18/columbus-offering-plea-deals-to-pro-palestinian-protesters-arrested-at-ohio-state-in-april George Shillcock /news/2024-05-28/in-its-first-year-columbus-stop-strangulation-program-brings-slew-of-felony-charges From 2022 to 2023, the Columbus City Attorney’s Office more than doubled the number of felony domestic violence cases it referred to the county prosecutor’s office. Tue, 28 May 2024 21:09:30 GMT /news/2024-05-28/in-its-first-year-columbus-stop-strangulation-program-brings-slew-of-felony-charges Allie Vugrincic