Campaign cash paid to fiancee raises ethics questions
Ohio Democratic Chairman Chris Redfern used 17,300 from his House campaign fund since 2006 for rent and utilities in Columbus. A 4,500 payment to his fiancée while they lived together drew focus as Kim Redfern registered to lobby for 14 clients. Redfern defended the spending as legitimate for lawmakers required to stay in Columbus during sessions.
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Cleveland Officer Pleads Guilty in City Theft Case
Cleveland police sergeant Brian Lloyd pleaded guilty after admitting he stole more than six thousand dollars from the city. An internal investigation tied him to double-dipping by collecting police duty pay while staffing a parking garage. A city audit found twenty four officers involved. Lloyd is the first to face criminal charges, while nineteen others face administrative action.
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Woman faces prison if she does not repay library DVD loss
Cincinnati area case involves Maria Daniels, 35, who used her children to steal DVDs worth about 17000 from public libraries. A judge said she will be sentenced to two years unless she reimburses the libraries. repayment could reduce the sentence to six months. Sentencing set for August 30.
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Nine Ohio workers donate union dues to charity
Nine state employees in Ohio have obtained exemptions to divert union dues to charity, a move allowed after a 10 month old labor agreement. The rule applies to about 42,000 members across OCSEA, OEA, and SEIU 1199, with 12 applying and nine approved since the settlement backed by the Justice Department and National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. The change followed a dispute over religious objections to union activities, and details are posted by state agencies for member guidance.
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