Ex-Con Near Campus Sparks Safety Concerns

A convicted hate crime offender just released from federal prison is facing a new legal battle: prosecutors want him barred from living within two miles of any college campus after he moved just blocks from Ohio State. His manifesto called for slaughtering women, and authorities say he was armed, surveilling campus grounds, and researching police codes—all signs he was planning mass violence. The DOJ argues his current location is dangerously provocative, while his lawyer claims the government had ample time to set these rules earlier. The university supports the motion, prioritizing student safety, as a judge prepares to decide whether to enforce stricter supervised release conditions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/e9ec8e9e4c14b0e4