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Former Ohio House speaker needs more time to find lawyer

by Associated Press
| August 19, 2020 4:03 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The former speaker of the Ohio House still can't find a permanent lawyer to defend him against a charge related to an alleged $60 million bribery scheme and needs more time to hire one, according to a Wednesday court filing.

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