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Ohio Officials Face Lawsuits Over Stadium Funds and Redistricting

9/11/2025

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Ohio officials, led by Republican Treasurer Robert Sprague, aim to dismiss a class action lawsuit over unclaimed funds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium, calling it a “misguided challenge.”
The lawsuit alleges that using $600 million from unclaimed funds constitutes theft.
Democrats plan legal challenges against GOP redistricting efforts in Ohio to prevent maps that may boost Republican seats.
The ACLU of Ohio is considering joining these redistricting lawsuits.
Ohio State University President Ted Carter faces scrutiny over diversity program restrictions amid federal investigations, while legal actions continue regarding hazing and sexual abuse allegations in Ursuline High School's football team.

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Story summary

Ohio officials, led by Republican Treasurer Robert Sprague, aim to dismiss a class action lawsuit over unclaimed funds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium, calling it a “misguided challenge.”
The lawsuit alleges that using $600 million from unclaimed funds constitutes theft.
Democrats plan legal challenges against GOP redistricting efforts in Ohio to prevent maps that may boost Republican seats.
The ACLU of Ohio is considering joining these redistricting lawsuits.
Ohio State University President Ted Carter faces scrutiny over diversity program restrictions amid federal investigations, while legal actions continue regarding hazing and sexual abuse allegations in Ursuline High School's football team.