Franklin County Municipal Court

The clerk's budget could be reduced from more than $19 million last year to $17.9 million this year. Three years ago, the clerks budget was $15 million.

The affidavit said police were told by friends and family of Monique Tepe that she claimed Michael McKee was abusive and made numerous threats on her life during and after their marriage.

Authorities said the investigation into Gerald Dixon will continue. He allegedly abused underage boys for several years.

Hoque practiced as a prosecutor and defense attorney for years in central Ohio, including representing student activists arrested earlier this year by Ohio State University police during protests against Israel's war in Gaza.

ICE detained 18-year-old Mainor Anariva-Bueso Monday and brought him to the Butler County Jail. The Franklin County Public Defenders are calling on the Franklin County Municipal Court not to cooperate with immigration enforcement.

In a Tuesday afternoon social media post, Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin said the village of Brice makes most of its money from tickets, and that the tickets burden the court system.

Stephanie Demetrius, 44, has been charged with one count of conspiracy, which is a first-degree felony.

If Eastland Mall Holdings, LLC, fails to meet court stipulations, the city of Columbus can immediately ask the court to appoint a receiver to take over the property.

The east side Columbus waterpark's owner, Jeff Kern, failed to attend a hearing for the nuisance property case in Franklin County Municipal Court's Environmental Division.

Columbus voted to approve a $130 million bond issue in 2019 to finance the new courthouse. Columbus City Council approved the last payment for property purchase.