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An Athens woman convicted of assaulting a police officer avoids jail time
By: Thomas Billington
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Athens woman convicted of assaulting a police officer will not be sent to jail but will instead enter a treatment program. Jennifer Sweat was convicted… Read More
A former West Virginia college student is sentenced to prison for raping an Ohio University student
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former West Virginia college student convicted of raping an Ohio University student was sentenced Tuesday to a minimum of eight years in prison. “No means… Read More
A former Nelsonville clerk pleads guilty to charges of theft in office
By: Joshua Hoerner
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Nelsonville clerk has pled guilty to three criminal charges for stealing city funds. Jessica Mount served as the Nelsonville Police Department and Mayor’s Court… Read More
Brother’s plea deal ends criminal prosecutions arising from abuse allegations within Bellar family
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A brother of a former Athens County resident who alleged a long history of sexual abuse in her home pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge related… Read More
Nelsonville man is sentenced for the fatal shooting of a young boy
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville man was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison in connection with the shooting death of a young boy. Donald Platt, 37, was found… Read More
Parents of Serah Bellar, who alleged a long history of sexual abuse, are sentenced to prison
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The parents of a former Athens County woman who alleged a long history of sexual abuse in the family home while growing up were sentenced to… Read More
Advocates Face Challenges In Reforming Ohio’s Sentencing Laws
By: Nahla Bendefaa | WKSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKSU) — The number of offenses for which someone can be charged with a felony in Ohio has increased more than five-fold since the 1970s. And advocates say… Read More
Former Nelsonville Deputy Auditor Sentenced To Prison For Embezzlement
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville’s former deputy auditor was sentenced Monday to nearly five years in prison for stealing money from the city for several years while in office. Stephanie… Read More