NICK EVANS, Ohio Capital Journal — Ohio House lawmakers have begun hearings on legislation that would criminalize the creation or distribution of non-consensual deepfakes. If enacted, the proposal would make it a first-degree misdemeanor on the first offense and a fifth-degree felony for any subsequent offense. The bill’s sponsors, state Reps. Kevin Miller, R-Newark, and […]
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Chillicothe Police daily activity report: May 13, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of calls on Monday, May 13, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. May 13, 2024
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: May 13, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of calls for service on Monday, May 13, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls. May 13, 2024
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Adena Hospital accused of Medicare fraud for unnecessary heart procedures in federal filing
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A federal lawsuit unsealed Friday has accused Adena Hospital of performing unnecessary heart surgeries and taking money from the U.S. government. The suit filed against Adena Health System alleges the healthcare provider knowingly submitted false claims for payment to the United States government for medical procedures known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements […]
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One year after FDA approves over-the-counter birth control pill, advocates push for more access
KELCIE MOSELEY-MORRIS, Ohio Captial Journal — Sriha Srinivasan remembers how surprised her mom was two years ago when she learned that birth control pills weren’t sold in stores without a prescription in the United States. “My parents are immigrants from India, and it’s been over the counter there since my mom can remember,” said Srinivasan, […]
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No charges filed against prison lieutenant who ran over female inmate at Ohio women’s prison
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — No charges will be filed against a prison lieutenant who allegedly ran over a female prisoner with a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, Ohio, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol. The Guardian, which first broke the story, obtained body cam footage from the incident. The […]
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Licking Co. man pleads guilty to distributing monkey torture videos
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A plea agreement was unsealed today in the case of a Licking County man who pled guilty to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. Ronald P. Bedra, of Etna, pleaded guilty to conspiring to create and distribute “animal crush” videos. According to court documents, […]
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Ross Co. garage fire under arson investigation
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A garage fire in Ross County is currently under investigation for possible arson, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on May 9 at a residence on Pam Lane, just south of downtown Chillicothe. Upon arrival, deputies found the garage fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews from multiple townships were called to […]
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Chillicothe physician’s alleged confession to child sexual abuse captured in disturbing audio
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Last week, the Guardian broke the story of a local clinic being shut down after a Chillicothe physician had his license suspended as part of a state investigation into whether Rose Medical Clinic, located at 14 Health Drive, in Chillicothe, operated as an illegal pill mill. A pill mill is an unlawful operation […]
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Oberer releases first campaign video for Ross Co. Sheriff after board certifies his candidacy
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Isaac Oberer, a former Ross County deputy Sheriff, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the position of Ross County Sheriff, setting the stage for a showdown with his former boss, George Lavender, in November’s election. The announcement came following the certification of Oberer’s petition for candidacy by the local […]