The State Capitol of Ohio in Columbus, Ohio. (Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
The report states Forhan has repeatedly failed to comply with the latter provision, showed up at the Statehouse and a nearby legislative office building unannounced, and yelled at the sergeant-at-arms or one of his assistants at least twice.
Forhan's behavior, if left unaddressed, would have posed "a significant threat to the institutional integrity of the Ohio House and its reputation, and posed a credible risk of escalating to violence or violent conduct," the report concluded. However, it also stated that Forhan’s actions to date "do not warrant his removal from office,"
Forhan told Cleveland.com that the investigation was a "sham" that does not show his actions rose to "violence or violent conduct," but just states that there could be at some future time, a contention he also disagreed with.
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Forhan was elected to his first term in 2022 but was defeated in the Democratic primary last month, finishing third overall. His term will expire at year's end.
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