Ohio state representative resigns due to domestic violence arrests.
Ohio State Representative to Resign Amidst Ongoing Domestic Violence Case
An Ohio state representative has made the decision to step down from his position next month following his recent arrests in connection with a domestic violence case. Republican Rep. Bob Young penned a letter to Ohio GOP House Speaker Jason Stephens, announcing his resignation effective October 2nd. This move comes after a joint call for his resignation from Governor Mike DeWine (R-OH), Stephens, and more than 30 Ohio House GOP members, alongside Democrats.
In July, Young was indicted by a grand jury on charges of domestic violence and assault. Allegedly, he struck his wife in the face and threw her phone into a pool to prevent her from calling 911. These details were reported by the Associated Press. Furthermore, when Young’s wife sought refuge at his brother’s home, Young reportedly confronted his brother, causing injuries to both himself and his brother by shattering a door.
Young faced another arrest in August for allegedly violating a protective order by leaving multiple voicemails for his wife. He was subsequently released but is now required to wear an ankle monitor at all times, according to the Associated Press.
As a result of these incidents, Stephens had already removed Young from his position as chair of the Pensions Committee on August 31st. The committee is now chaired by Rep. Adam Mathews, with Young no longer listed as a member.
In his resignation letter, Young expressed his intention to fight the charges against him. However, he acknowledged that the arrests and their surrounding circumstances have become a “distraction” to the work of the House.
The jury trial for Young is scheduled for October 24th.
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