Davis Couple Pleads Guilty in Public Contract Scandal | Columbus News

Scioto County Commissioner Bryan Davis and his wife Lorinda have pleaded guilty to serious corruption charges tied to a public contracting scheme involving the Southern Ohio Port Authority and a business park — with Bryan admitting to theft in office and Lorinda to tampering with evidence. The scandal, rooted in a 2025 indictment, also implicates former SOAR leader Robert Horton and his wife, who are still facing charges. Davis, now removed from office and barred from future public service, allegedly used his position to secure contracts and public funding for a building, while Horton allegedly accepted kickbacks. This case underscores the critical need for accountability and transparency in public office — where misuse of taxpayer resources destroys public trust, and justice continues to unfold for all involved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d26e584cf0afa80a