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Ra’Heim Moss charged with Domestic Violence and Assault pleas to Minor Misdemeanor of Disorderly Conduct after Beating and Choking Girlfriend. Amazingly, beat and choked a woman and got a NIL deal, agent and a transfer to a Major D1 Program "Oregon '' and all for the low price of $150 court fine to instigate all that damage. May. 10, 2024. Former Toledo guard Ra’Heim Moss officially signs with Oregon men’s basketball Toledo basketball commit charged with assault, domestic violence BRIAN BUCKEY / bbuckey@theblade.com / JUN 18, 2020 4:10 PM Ra’Heim Moss, an incoming freshman on the University of Toledo men’s basketball team, has been charged with assault and domestic violence, according to court records. Moss was arrested May 26 in Springfield, Ohio, and he’s accused of beating, choking, and slamming his live-in girlfriend to the ground, and verbally abusing her, according to a police report. He’s also accused of taking her cell phone and breaking the device as she tried to call 911. He was arraigned June 8 in Clark County Municipal Court, pleading not guilty to both charges. When contacted for comment, Toledo coach Tod Kowalczyk issued the following statement: “We take allegations such as these very seriously and are closely monitoring the legal proceedings of Ra’Heim’s case.” Ra’Heim Moss Clark County Municipal Court Public Document "Initial Charge" Ra’Heim Moss Clark County Municipal Court Public Document "Disposition"

Springfield Domestic Violence Coalition Releases 2022 Report: A Deep Dive into Domestic Violence in Clark County SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (June 18, 2024) – The Springfield Domestic Violence Coalition (SDVC) today released its comprehensive 2022 report, "The State of Domestic Violence in Clark County Ohio." This in-depth study provides a detailed analysis of domestic violence incidents, arrests, prosecutions, and victim demographics in Clark County.

Columbus Ohio - Multiple arrests, Victim reached out to Police and courts did nothing!

Mayor and Commissioners, I am Beth Donahue, Executive Director of the Springfield Domestic Violence Coalition (SDVC). I am reaching out to discuss a matter of great importance to our community: CASE DISMISSAL RATES IN MUNICIPAL COURT. It's the stick or the carrot; I'm going to use the carrot Mayor,  Municipal Court  - CRIMINAL MISDEMEANOR - case dismissal rates are alarmingly high. According to data by THE CASE MANAGEMENT SECTION OF THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO, In 2022,  69% of CRIMINAL CASES (nontraffic) were dismissed, AND in 2023, 66% were Dismissed. This high rate typically prompts investigations by the Department of Justice, which DID happen in cities such as New Orleans, San Antonio, Philadelphia, and Seattle when CASE DISMISSAL levels rose above 70%. FROM 2017 TO 2023, the Court declined to file on over 10,000 of the 17,000 cases referred 58% of all (nontraffic) cases were tossed out. The Court's dismissal rate went from 44% in 2013 to 69% in 2022, a 25% percentage point increase at an average growth of 2.5% year over year. Based on SDVC projections, case dismissal for 2024 may reach above 70%, based on all incoming data as of May 2024. Every year, thousands of cases investigated by our dedicated police officers see no resolution. Repeat offenders act with impunity, while victims lose faith in the system that is meant to protect them. LET'S TALK ABOUT DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT DATA: In 2023, the Domestic Violence dismissal rate was 58.1%.  From 2017 to 2023, dismissal rates have increased every year. We also project a 70% dismissal rate or higher by the end of this year. In 2003 Domestic Violence cases represented only 15% of all Domestic Relations Division court cases - in 2022 it represented 70.6% of all cases Lastly, data analysis can be complex and subject to interpretation. Open dialogue and collaboration between the City, the Court, and SDVC can help us better understand these trends and develop practical solutions. I am committed to working with the City to ensure our justice system is fair, transparent, and accountable. To this end, SDVC respectfully requests a meeting to discuss these findings in greater detail. Mayor, there are solutions to raising the plea bargain rates and decreasing Domestic Violence in our community. SDVC would appreciate the chance to discuss these great alternatives and solutions to lowering Domestic Violence incident rates -  Thank you for your time and consideration. Beth Donahue - Executive Director Springfield Domestic Violence Coalition Please see PDF attached with Data Sources and Statistics

Municipal Court of Clark County, Ohio: Criminal Domestic Relations Court Ohio Revised Code Section 117.11 Annual, biennial, and early audits. Effective: April 12, 2021 Legislation: House Bill 450 - 133rd General Assembly (A) Except as otherwise provided in this division and in sections 117.112 and 117.113 of the Revised Code, the auditor of state shall audit each public office at least once every two fiscal years. The auditor of state shall audit a public office each fiscal year if that public office is required to be audited on an annual basis pursuant to "The Single Audit Act of 1984," 98 Stat. 2327, 31 U.S.C.A.7501 et seq., as amended. In the annual or biennial audit, inquiry shall be made into the methods, accuracy, and legality of the accounts, financial reports, records, files, and reports of the office, whether the laws, rules, ordinances, and orders pertaining to the office have been observed, and whether the requirements and rules of the auditor of state have been complied with. Except as otherwise provided in this division or where auditing standards or procedures dictate otherwise, each audit shall cover at least one fiscal year. If a public office is audited only once every two fiscal years, The audit shall cover both fiscal years. We have reviewed the Clark County Municipal Court, Clark County, for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023. Based upon this review, SDVC has found the following: Deficiency in internal control This occurs when the existing controls (either through their design or how they're implemented) don't allow the court's staff to prevent, detect, or fix errors in financial reporting in a timely manner. In essence, it's a flaw in the system that could lead to mistakes. Material weakness There is a severe deficiency and a significant risk of a substantial error (a "material misstatement") in the court's financial statements that has gone unnoticed or uncorrected. We have found misleading financial reports, which can have serious consequences for decision-making and accountability. SDVC has found there is little if any importance in the City of Springfield’s Municipal Court internal controls. This lack of critical importance in robust internal controls within the Municipal Courts allows for fraud and deceit. Transparency of controls are essential for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting, which is crucial for public trust and sound financial management. SDVC found a lack of focus on prevention and detection of misappropriated funds. The City of Springfield has exhibited a lack of controls that not only prevent errors from happening in the first place but also allow for timely detection and correction if errors do occur. The City of Springfield has no proactive approach that is essential for minimizing financial risks. SDVC finds the severity of material weaknesses profound to the point it has undermined the integrity of the court's financial reporting. The City of Springfield needs to be clear and transparent in identifying and addressing these weaknesses in public and needs to make this a priority for the court's management. 2021 to 2023 Criminal and Domestic Relations Court Disbursements, (excluding Traffic Court) Receipts (By Year 2021 to 2023) Sundries +/- Bond Amt $ Local Court Costs $ State Court Costs $ Fines Collected $ Fees Collected $ Total Receipts  $ Disbursements  (By Year 2021 to 2023) City of Springfield $ Other Cities (New Carilse, Medway, Enon, etc..) $ State of Ohio & State Agencies $ Clark County & County Agencies $ Miscellaneous Agencies & Sheriff Fees $ Bond Refunds, Transfers & Overpayments $ Total Disbursements $ Domestic Relations Cases and Distribution There is no public data for the following Year  Total Cases #  # of Charges  Total Distributions($) Paid to City of Springfield General Fund ($) 2021 x x x x 2022 x x x x 2023 x x x x The below data reflects per capita case load based on all 88 Ohio Counties. The data reflects Ohio counties with over 100K population and their population and domestic violence (DV) caseloads.  Given that Clark County population is roughly 134,000, based on calculations of the DV caseload per capita for each year and then compare Clark County to the distribution of all counties. We will assume that the population has grown linearly from 2020 to 2024 to estimate the population for each year. Clark County's domestic violence (DV) caseload per capita is significantly higher than the average across Ohio counties for all years in the dataset. This is evident in both the raw numbers and the z-scores: DV Caseload per Capita 2021 - 883.56 DV Caseload per Capita 2022 - 1252.38 DV Caseload per Capita 2023 - 1018.6 Based on the z-scores, which measure how many standard deviations away from the mean Clark County's values are, further emphasize this: Z-Score 2021 - 3.11 Z-Score 2022 -  4.4 Z-Score 2023 - 3.59 A z-score above 2 is generally considered unusual. Clark County's z-scores are all substantially higher than this, indicating that its DV caseload per capita is not only higher than average but exceptionally so. This finding suggests that Clark County may have unique factors contributing to a higher rate of domestic violence incidents compared to other counties in Ohio. Further investigation would be needed to understand the underlying causes of this discrepancy. We have reviewed the Clark County Municipal Court, Clark  County, for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023. Based upon this review, we have based on the estimated DV caseloads for each year to calculate the total estimated value of DV cases for each county. We found the difference between the total estimated value for Clark County and the average total estimated value for all other counties. The estimated value of domestic violence cases in Clark County is significantly higher than in other Ohio counties. The estimated difference in value for each year, assuming a (very conservative) $1,000 value per case: 2021 Difference in Total Estimated Value $535,560 2022 Difference in Total Estimated Value  $994,920 2023 Difference in Total Estimated Value $662,160 Thorough investigation into the City of Springfields finances, businesses operations and Clark County Municipal Court financial records obtained. SDVC was able to track Disbursements and Receipts. This involves expenses and reported disbursements to reveal discrepancies. Any unexplained increase could be considered evidence of public deceit. Simply put, based on the amount of cases which exceeds all 88 counties, and the under-reporting of Domestic Violence cases recorded by law enforcement, there is a huge discrepancy.

CURRENT CLARK COUNTY CHARGES: Strangulation F2 / Felonious Assault F2 / Domestic Violence F3 / Abduction F3 (warrant issued 5/ 16/2024) Buick Rendezvous OH Plate JDC1568 Last Know Address Kettering Ohio and Springfield Ohio if seen, call 911 immediately

Cassie speaks out after Diddy assault video: 'Domestic Violence is THE issue' Story by Marley Malenfant , Austin American-Statesman Sean P. Diddy Combs with Cassie Ventura attend the premiere of 'The Perfect Match' at the Arclight Theatre in Los Angeles on March 7, 2016. Superstar rapper and music industry mogul Sean Combs was sued November 16 by the singer Cassie, who accused him of rape and physical abuse. The hip-hop artist, known as both Puff Daddy or Diddy, subjected the R&B singer, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, to more than a decade of coercion by physical force and drugs as well as a 2018 rape, she said in her suit, filed in federal court in Manhattan. Superstar rapper and music industry mogul Sean Combs was sued November 16 by the singer Cassie, who accused him of rape and physical abuse. The hip-hop artist, known as both Puff Daddy or Diddy, subjected the R&B singer, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, to more than a decade of coercion by physical force and drugs as well as a 2018 rape, she said in her suit, filed in federal court in Manhattan. By now, many have seen the video of Sean “Diddy” Combs kicking, hitting and dragging then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. Last November, Ventura filed a civil suit through New York’s Adult Survivor’s Act. The suit alleged instances of sexual abuse against Combs during their seven-year relationship. She also sued his companies, Bad Boy Entertainment, Epic Records and Combs Enterprises. The following business day, Combs had settled the lawsuit with Ventura. Combs recently posted a video on his Instagram apologizing for his behavior but did not offer an apology to Ventura. Cassie breaks silence after release of Diddy assault video On Thursday, Ventura finally shared her thoughts on the recent events in an Instagram post. "Thank you for all the love and support from my family, friends, strangers and those I have yet to meet," the post said. "Domestic Violence is THE issue. It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become."

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Brand new information on Thursday after a young, pregnant mother and a 16-year-old boy lost their lives in Dayton early Wednesday morning. Police are actively searching for the suspect in this double homicide, Nicole Cunigan Jr. Police provided a heartbreaking update on Thursday that one of the victims in the homicide on Shaftesbury Road was pregnant. 32-year-old Precious Taste was shot and killed on Wednesday morning. Dayton Police Department says that the suspect in this case is the father of her children, Nicole Cunigan Jr., who goes by Nico. "He shot his longtime girlfriend, the mother of his children, who was pregnant with his child, he murdered her. So if he will do that, he will murder anybody," said Major Brian Johns with Dayton Police Department Investigations Unit. Cunigan is the father of Taste's twin four-year-olds and the unborn child that was killed on Wednesday. "I will add this morning that Ms. Taste was four months pregnant at the time of her murder," Johns said. Cunigan is still on the loose and police say you should not approach him. He has a lengthy criminal history with former charges of felonious assault, assault, child endangering, abduction, weapons violations, and having weapons under disability. "He is presently on parole for felonious assault where he stabbed our victim Precious Taste back in 2022," Johns said. "So be very cautious if you see him, call the police, utilize crime stoppers, 222-STOP, there's a cash reward, totally anonymous. You can do it online, through the app, but don't approach, call 911, get police help," said Johns. Johns stated this is a tragic case of domestic violence and sadly it's not rare in our community. "Man, we struggle with domestic violence all of the time, and when I say we I don't just mean the City of Dayton, I mean as a society it is just so prevalent," Johns said. "But we're always here I mean several years ago the City of Dayton really supported the Dayton Police Department in opening the Family Justice Center just two blocks away in a non-police building that is family oriented for children, for victims of domestic violence and where victims of sexual assault can go to get help." Cunigan left the scene on Wednesday morning in a white Chevy Malibu that the Dayton Police Department found in Trotwood. They say he was last seen with bright red and white on the ends of his hair and is armed and dangerous.

The chief operating officer for a local reproductive health advocacy organization is accused of strangling a woman during a domestic dispute earlier this week. Dorian Wingard, 53, is charged with strangulation, a felony, as well as domestic violence and assault, according to Franklin County Municipal Court records. The alleged assault took place Wednesday at a home on the 5000 block of Etna Drive in Whitehall. Wingard is the chief operating officer for Restoring Our Own Through Transformation (ROOTT), a "Black women-led reproductive justice organization dedicated to collectively restoring our well-being," according to the group's website. Wingard co-founded the group in June 2017. ROOTT advocates for reproductive health and provides women of color with access to mental health providers and pregnancy resources. The group also offers initiatives surrounding fatherhood and holistic healthcare. As of Friday afternoon, Wingard was still listed on the organization's leadership team online. According to Franklin County Municipal Court records, Wingard grabbed the woman's arm during an argument and threw her to the ground. The woman told Whitehall police Wingard put his foot on the left side of her neck for about 30 seconds, making her breathing difficult. The woman called police from an area hospital where she had been receiving treatment, prosecutors said during a hearing Friday. The officers noticed bruising on the left side of the woman's head and neck and that her collarbone appeared red. At the end of the hearing, Wingard said he had questions and was told an attorney at the Franklin County jail would be able to help answer those for him. Municipal Court Judge Zach Gwin set Wingard's bond at $75,000 for the strangulation case and $75,000 for the misdemeanor domestic violence case. As a condition of his bond, Wingard is not permitted to contact the victim. In a statement provided by an attorney for ROOTT, the organization said it is aware of the allegations and takes them very seriously. "As a leading organization dedicated to collectively addressing disparities in minority maternal and infant health, we do not condone any form of violence or abuse toward anyone," the organization wrote in the statement. A grand jury will review the case for possible indictment in the coming weeks. bbruner@gannett.com This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Co-founder of Ohio reproductive rights group accused of domestic violence, strangulation

By Alexis Means Published: May. 8, 2024 at 6:22 PM EDT LUCAS Co., Ohio (WTVG) - We’re learning startling new revelations in the hiring of Lucas County’s new domestic violence prosecutor. It appears she knows what it’s like to be on the other side of the law. The I-TEAM did some digging and found that assistant prosecutor, Rose Mock, was arrested for domestic violence in 2006. The Lucas County prosecutor, Julia Bates, was touting the new domestic violence prosecutor Rose Mock on Tuesday. “So I found my friend who would work here years ago. She was here as a victim assistance advocate and also as a prosecutor and spent the last 10-15 years doing domestic cases,” said Bates. “Working on divorces and custody cases and children. So, who better than somebody that not only knows how to try a case and knows about being a prosecutor but who knows about the venue of the domestic violence issues?” Mock doesn’t come without controversy. She has a checkered past. She’s been arrested multiple times and charged with DUI and domestic violence. In an interview with 13 Action News on Tuesday, Mock outlined details of the job. “There are many domestic violence cases. We don’t see all of them. We only see the felony cases. So imagine how many cases that are in municipal court that never make it to the felony level but nonetheless, they’re horrendous and it shouldn’t happen,” said Rose Mock. 13 Action News obtained court documents from Sylvania Municipal court. The magistrate is expected to release records on that specific incident on Thursday. The domestic violence charge was knocked down to disorderly conduct. Mock pleaded guilty and was ordered to spend 30 days in jail, 29 were suspended, and she was given credit for one day she served in the Lucas County jail. The judge ordered her to have no criminal offenses or alcohol for five years, complete alcohol treatment, complete domestic violence counseling, no contact with the victim and she was required to wear an ankle monitor for six days. Bates is defending the hire. On Wednesday, she said she knew about Mock’s background and that she is the right person for this job. She issued the following statement to 13 Action News: “I stand by every aspect of her background. The experiences that have happened throughout her life uniquely and exceptionally qualify her for this position, while also fostering a deeper sense of compassion toward victims,” said Bates.

Springfield Domestic Violence Coalition: More incidents occur than reported by police

Project Woman, Springfield coalition raise domestic violence awareness The SDVC report said the number of domestic violence victims, both with and without injuries, in Clark County has decreased since 2016. That year, records showed 1,940 incidents, 524 with injuries and 1,416 without injuries. In 2023, the report listed 453 victims, 122 with injuries and 331 without injuries. The only year from 2016 to 2023 that incidents increased was 2022, amid COVID, when cases increased by 611. The data is problematic, however. Donahue said in 2020 and 2021, no data on domestic violence injuries was reported to the AG’s office by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, and in 2022 and 2023, the Springfield Police Division submitted some, not all, report data, “which meant that SPD accounted for 98% of all reported domestic violence injuries to the AG’s office in that time period.” Because of the incomplete or missing incident report data, Donahue said the community misses crucial details about domestic violence incidents and community leaders cannot make informed decisions. She said the SDVC is attempting to explain the context surrounding the data collection and interpret it more accurately. Donahue said the findings “highlight the importance of the work we are doing at SDVC.” Members hope this report will lead to better practices in identifying domestic violence incidents, abuse incident rates and identifying increases or decreases in domestic violence injury trends in the community. See the entire story here: https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/project-woman-springfield-coalition-raise-domestic-violence-awareness/HCHXWEUFZNDWNEHSYNQRHPOORY/