DeWine Aide Failed To Report Harassment

An investigation of Attorney General Mike DeWine's office last year determined DeWine's then-employment law chief knew about but failed to report a threat against a female employee. Records obtained by The Associated Press show supervisor Timothy Lecklider was given the unusual opportunity when appealing a compliance officer's finding against him of having the case re-investigated. Several witnesses changed their stories and the finding was reversed. DeWine's spokesman says Lecklider had a right to due process and the office followed all policies. It's the second internal harassment case to surface as DeWine seeks re-election in which normal protocols appear to have been broached. Also last year, DeWine requested and received the name of a confidential informant thought to have knowledge of an alleged sexual harasser. The case was closed days later.