/tags/sexual-abuse Sexual Abuse en-US Copyright Wed, 14 May 2025 23:10:39 GMT /2025-05-14/ohio-house-lawmaker-told-to-resign-over-sexual-abuse-allegations An Ohio House lawmaker was removed from committee assignments and asked to resign Monday, based on allegations of his sexual misconduct with a minor relative. Wed, 14 May 2025 23:10:39 GMT /2025-05-14/ohio-house-lawmaker-told-to-resign-over-sexual-abuse-allegations Sarah Donaldson /2024-12-20/dewine-signs-law-to-protect-ohio-patients-from-sex-abuse-by-docs-but-plans-to-veto-another-bill Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law to require Ohio prosecutors report medical professionals convicted of sexual abuse to the state medical board, but said he's concerned about another bill on 鈥渕edical free speech鈥�. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:31:37 GMT /2024-12-20/dewine-signs-law-to-protect-ohio-patients-from-sex-abuse-by-docs-but-plans-to-veto-another-bill Karen Kasler /news/2024-06-07/chillicothe-pro-bowler-arrested-during-tournament-gets-prison-time-for-child-sex-abuse-material Brandon Novak pleaded guilty in April to 15 charges, including use of a minor in nudity-oriented material and pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor. He was sentenced Thursday. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:58:11 GMT /news/2024-06-07/chillicothe-pro-bowler-arrested-during-tournament-gets-prison-time-for-child-sex-abuse-material Associated Press /show/all-sides/2024-05-06/ohio-lawmakers-considering-bill-that-would-criminalize-sexual-grooming We're taking a look at how states and schools are addressing the issue of sexual misconduct, which is more widespread than previously known. Mon, 06 May 2024 21:33:17 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-05-06/ohio-lawmakers-considering-bill-that-would-criminalize-sexual-grooming /news/2024-04-24/knox-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-crimes-related-to-child-pornography-while-on-supervised-release Lee Allen Goudy, 30, of Howard, Ohio, admitted to distributing and possessing child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of Ohio. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:55:13 GMT /news/2024-04-24/knox-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-crimes-related-to-child-pornography-while-on-supervised-release WOSU News Staff /news/2024-04-01/former-south-western-city-schools-teacher-sentenced-to-prison-after-pleading-guilty-to-having-sex-with-a-student Benjamin Rutan pleaded guilty in January to two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, which is a third-degree felony. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:38:15 GMT /news/2024-04-01/former-south-western-city-schools-teacher-sentenced-to-prison-after-pleading-guilty-to-having-sex-with-a-student /news/2023-11-03/indiana-ag-reprimanded-for-comments-on-doctor-who-provided-10-year-old-ohio-rape-victims-abortion The Indiana Supreme Court's disciplinary commission found Todd Rokita, a Republican who opposes abortion, "engaged in attorney misconduct鈥� during an interview he gave on a Fox News show in July 2022. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:38:41 GMT /news/2023-11-03/indiana-ag-reprimanded-for-comments-on-doctor-who-provided-10-year-old-ohio-rape-victims-abortion Associated Press /news/2023-10-06/former-columbus-city-schools-teacher-sentenced-to-probation-for-promoting-prostitution Robert Pea pleaded guilty to promoting prostitution for paying for sex with a teen girl he met online in 2021. He was a teacher at Northland High School at the time. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:16:30 GMT /news/2023-10-06/former-columbus-city-schools-teacher-sentenced-to-probation-for-promoting-prostitution Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2023-09-27/ohio-senate-passes-scouts-honor-law-as-deadline-looms-for-survivors-to-get-cash-from-settlement The bill now heads back to the Ohio House of Representatives, which unanimously passed the measure earlier this year. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:54:57 GMT /politics-government/2023-09-27/ohio-senate-passes-scouts-honor-law-as-deadline-looms-for-survivors-to-get-cash-from-settlement George Shillcock /news/2023-09-22/columbus-police-suggested-charging-girl-for-explicit-photos-experts-say-its-common-practice Experts said the incident showed that training for officers on how to respond to child exploitation cases is spotty and not standardized between police departments. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:08:07 GMT /news/2023-09-22/columbus-police-suggested-charging-girl-for-explicit-photos-experts-say-its-common-practice The Associated Press