Judge Steps Down Amid Sexual Assault Allegations | Columbus News

A Delaware County judge has retired amid sexual assault and stalking allegations from a former assistant prosecutor — who later resigned — but prosecutors say there’s not enough evidence for criminal charges. The judge, who called the relationship a “brief romance,” stepped down before the decision. The case is now back with the sheriff’s office, pending new evidence. This tangled situation highlights the complexities of handling accusations involving power imbalances in legal settings. 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/ae179b65e03fa3db