Former Judge Walks Free After Allegations | Columbus News

A former Delaware County judge, James Schuck, 50, has been cleared of sexual assault and stalking charges after prosecutors in Cuyahoga County determined there wasn’t enough evidence to proceed. The case began in November 2025 when a 25-year-old former assistant prosecutor accused him of harassment and violating a protection order. Though the sheriff’s office initially considered serious charges like rape, the investigation was ultimately closed with no grand jury convened. The accuser, who resigned from the prosecutor’s office in April citing Schuck’s potential return to the bench, remains a key figure in this high-stakes, emotionally charged situation. While charges were dropped, prosecutors left the door open for future review if new evidence emerges. Schuck, who served on the Delaware Court of Common Pleas since 2018 and took a leave before resigning in June, now faces the fallout of a case that has shaken the legal community. 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/6a54c205a152e5d0