Judge Steps Down Amid Assault Allegations

A Delaware County judge is stepping down amid serious allegations of sexual assault and harassment from an assistant prosecutor, who claims he forced contact and stalked her for months. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office is now leading the investigation, reviewing thousands of communications. The judge admits to a personal affair outside his marriage but denies any criminal behavior, citing a passed polygraph. He’s officially retiring without naming a reason, though he’s been on leave since the accusations surfaced. The governor will appoint a replacement, who’ll later face election. Meanwhile, the county surges ahead with a massive housing boom — nearly 4,000 new homes planned — making it one of Ohio’s fastest-growing areas. 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/289e187f19e542c3