Gag Order Battle in Vinton County Case | Columbus News

In a dramatic twist in the Vinton County case, where 16 kids were found in a house back in June, defendant Christina Siders, 67, is now asking for a gag order to shield her trial — but it’s not the first time. Her lawyer joins Gary Siders Jr.’s attorney in requesting silence, and the judge already granted the earlier motion. Now, The Dispatch is suing the judge, claiming the order was improperly issued and that public reporting shouldn’t be blocked — arguing the judge skipped proper legal steps and didn’t explore alternatives. Ohio law demands transparency and careful justification for gag orders, and the news outlet is fighting to keep the story open. 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/f2cd3ca29063313a