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New York Post
9 hours ago
- New York Post
Former Ohio State football star Kirk Barton facing charge in deadly car crash
An ex-Ohio State lineman was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide following a fatal car crash on Saturday. Kirk Barton was driving a Ford F150 Raptor at what local authorities deemed as a 'high rate of speed' when it struck a Lexus in Dublin, Ohio, at roughly 2:56 a.m. ET, according to a press release from the city. Ethan Wence Perry, 24, was the driver of the Lexus and died at the scene, per the city. Advertisement Police stated that Barton apparently had 'glassy, bloodshot eyes and a blank stare,' per Fox 28 Columbus. 3 Kirk Barton pictured in a mugshot on June 21, 2025. Delaware County Sheriffs Office Barton, who 'sustained non-life-threatening injuries,' was released from Riverside Methodist Hospital and was taken into Dublin Police Department custody before being transported to Franklin County Jail. Advertisement According to court documents viewed by The Post, local authorities plan to charge Barton with one count of aggravated vehicular homicide. Records indicate that Barton is expected to appear in court on Monday. 3 Offensive tackle Kirk Barton of Ohio State prepares prior to action between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on November 4, 2006. WireImage Barton was previously charged with felony assault of a deputy in 2018. Advertisement Court records also show that Barton has had a history of traffic offenses, per The Columbus Dispatch. The 40-year-old worked for Buckeye Scoop, a media outlet covering Ohio State athletics, which released a statement on X on Saturday. 3 Kirk Barton of the Chicago Bears poses for his 2008 NFL headshot at photo day in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images 'We just learned of the devastating news regarding Kirk's involvement in a fatal incident,' the statement read. 'We are heartbroken for the victim and their loved ones. This is a tragedy. At this time, we are gathering information and will have more to say when appropriate.' Advertisement Barton started at right tackle for Ohio State from 2003-07, and was team captain during his senior season, when he earned first-team All-American honors. The Bears drafted Barton in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft, but released him after he appeared in just one game that season.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Community calls on Columbus police to file charges after attack on Somali woman
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohio's Chapter on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called on the Columbus Division of Police to arrest and charge people who allegedly attacked a Somali mother last month. On March 20, a Somali woman was attacked after dropping off her child at the bus stop. Surveillance footage from the day released by police shows multiple people attacking her. Columbus police make domestic violence fight multilingual CAIR Ohio called it a hate crime and said Columbus police need to do more. 'We need to see some real action bringing those people to justice,' CAIR Ohio Executive Director Khalid Turaani said. 'It should not take from March 20 until now, it should not take a press conference.' About a week after the incident, the victim, CAIR Ohio, and other Somali community leaders met with Columbus police. CPD leaders gave the group an update on the case, saying they had identified two people allegedly involved and said charges would be filed against them soon. Since the meeting, CAIR Ohio leaders said they have not heard much from police and called on law enforcement to take action. Teenager accused of shooting ex-Ohio State wrestler Sammy Sasso sentenced to prison 'I am certain that law enforcement understands our concerns, but we need to see action and we need reassurance,' CAIR Ohio Community Advocate Ahisa Liban said. 'We need them to condemn this violent attack.' State Rep. Ismail Mohamed arranged the meeting between the Somali community and police, saying it was a positive experience and he trusts police to continue to investigate. 'So the city has been responsive, I think, but you can imagine it's a slow process and I can understand the frustration as well,' Mohamed said. 'I'm an attorney so I get it. But, you know, justice is not always swift.' He considers the attack a hate crime but understands that it is up to prosecutors to determine. 'I can understand the frustration that maybe things are not going as fast as possible, but certainly, you know, I think positive steps are being taken by the city of Columbus, by law enforcement, to, of course, be as responsive as they can,' Mohamed said. Former Ohio doctor's defamation case against Mount Carmel will go to trial In a statement, Columbus police said, 'Detectives with the Columbus Division of Police Zone Investigations Unit completed their investigation, identifying two individuals to be charged, one of whom is a minor. The City Attorney's Office is working with the victim to file criminal charges and will prosecute the case to the fullest extent possible.' In the statement, police also mentioned there was a complaint about the officers who responded to the attack on the woman, which is being independently investigated. Police said the division is committed to strengthening trust and communication with all immigrant and faith communities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
10-02-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
DeWine picks ex-Ohio State football coach for lieutenant governor
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced on Monday that he's selecting ex-Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel to be the Buckeye State's next lieutenant governor. DeWine in his Monday announcement lauded Tressel as a 'born leader' who 'has the ability to pull people together' and shares the governor's 'vision for the future of the state of Ohio.' He is on tap to succeed Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), who was DeWine's second-in-command before the governor picked him last month to fill the Senate seat vacated by Vice President Vance. Known on the field for his signature sweater vest, Tressel coached the Ohio State Buckeyes for 10 seasons, bringing the school its first national championship in more than 30 years. He was forced to resign in 2011, however, over a scandal involving players receiving improper benefits in violation of NCAA rules. He more recently served as the president of Youngstown State University. If he's successfully confirmed by the Ohio House and Senate, he'll fill out the rest of Husted's term as lieutenant governor, through 2026. Asked at Monday's press conference about the possibility of an eventual run for governor, Tressel didn't explicitly rule it out, but said he has a 'singleness of purpose' for his tenure as lieutenant governor. DeWine is term-limited, and the 2026 Ohio governor's race is already drawing attention with state Attorney General Dave Yost (R) expected to battle against former presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, whose campaign launch is anticipated later this month, for the Republican nod.
