/tags/franklin-county-prosecutor Franklin County Prosecutor en-US Copyright Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:07:13 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-09/franklin-co-prosecutor-favor-files-motion-to-quash-subpoena-of-former-political-rival-in-coy-case Shayla Favor argues in her motions to quash that the subpoenas are too broad, and the communications are not subject to disclosure because they are work products or covered under attorney client privilege. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:07:13 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-09/franklin-co-prosecutor-favor-files-motion-to-quash-subpoena-of-former-political-rival-in-coy-case Renee Fox /politics-government/2024-12-09/31-people-apply-to-fill-shayla-favors-columbus-city-council-seat Favor is leaving City Council after she was elected to become the next Franklin County prosecutor. City Council will appoint her successor in January. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:51:37 GMT /politics-government/2024-12-09/31-people-apply-to-fill-shayla-favors-columbus-city-council-seat Mark Ferenchik /politics-government/2024-12-05/anthony-pierson-to-leave-franklin-county-prosecutors-office-after-securing-adam-coy-conviction Pierson was the lead prosecutor on the Adam Coy murder trial. Coy, a former Columbus Police Officer, was found guilty last month of murdering Andre Hill in 2020. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:09:52 GMT /politics-government/2024-12-05/anthony-pierson-to-leave-franklin-county-prosecutors-office-after-securing-adam-coy-conviction George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-11-14/columbus-city-council-now-accepting-applications-to-fill-shayla-favors-council-seat Applicants have to apply by Dec. 9 on the city's website. Favor's seat on the council is available after she was elected to serve as Franklin County's next prosecutor. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:01:59 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-14/columbus-city-council-now-accepting-applications-to-fill-shayla-favors-council-seat George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-11-05/shayla-favor-elected-franklin-co-prosecutor-becoming-first-black-woman-to-win-the-seat Shayla Favor will succeed current Franklin County Prosecutor Gary Tyack, a Democrat, who took office four years ago. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:27:58 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-05/shayla-favor-elected-franklin-co-prosecutor-becoming-first-black-woman-to-win-the-seat George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-10-25/shayla-favor-or-john-rutan-next-franklin-county-prosecutor-to-be-chosen-in-november-election Republican defense attorney John Rutan is running against Democratic Columbus City Councilwoman Shayla Favor to be the next Franklin County Prosecutor. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:49:19 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-25/shayla-favor-or-john-rutan-next-franklin-county-prosecutor-to-be-chosen-in-november-election George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-10-07/how-franklin-county-handles-police-shootings-is-a-key-issue-for-prosecutor-candidates The next county prosecutor will either be Democrat Shayla Favor or Republican John Rutan. Both agree the policy of appointing special prosecutors needs to be clearer, but only one has taken a stance thus far. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:32:16 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-07/how-franklin-county-handles-police-shootings-is-a-key-issue-for-prosecutor-candidates George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-09-06/grand-jury-declines-to-indict-columbus-police-officers-who-shot-man-after-car-chase-last-year Jamie Overstreet allegedly violated a protection order before Columbus police began pursuing him. Police alleged he had a gun before they shot him Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:26:51 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-06/grand-jury-declines-to-indict-columbus-police-officers-who-shot-man-after-car-chase-last-year George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-05-16/marijuana-legalization-in-ohio-force-law-enforcement-to-adapt-drug-enforcement-tactics K-9 officers trained to sniff out marijuana are being retired. Some officers are also studying how police in other states tackle the marijuana black market. Thu, 16 May 2024 20:45:47 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-16/marijuana-legalization-in-ohio-force-law-enforcement-to-adapt-drug-enforcement-tactics George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-04-12/franklin-county-republican-party-rescinds-endorsement-of-county-prosecutor-candidate Republican John Rutan vows not to quit after losing his party's support. He faces Democrat Shayla Favor in November's general election. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:11:20 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-12/franklin-county-republican-party-rescinds-endorsement-of-county-prosecutor-candidate George Shillcock