FILE – In this Nov. 4, 2014, file photo, Ohio State Treasurer Josh Mandel speaks at the Ohio Republican Party election night celebration in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
It's the latest twist in a divorce case that's drawn consistent attention over the years — due to Mandel's notability and his ex-wife's position in one of Cleveland's wealthiest and most prominent families, as well as the way the case was handled.
The pair filed for divorce in a county far from populous Cuyahoga, where they lived, and under seal. When Mandel last ran for Senate, he offered news organizations, including The Associated Press, a chance to review redacted copies of the files — but full public access was denied. The reason he gave for the secrecy at the time was that he was protecting his children's privacy and safety.
The Cincinnati Enquirer disagreed that the file deserved to be shielded from public view and sued. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled in the newpaper's favor in October 2022, finding the Ashland County judge had shielded the Mandels' case improperly and ordering him to lift the seal.
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Mandel previously ran for Senate against Democrat Sherrod Brown in 2012 and sought to face him again in 2018 before dropping out. He came in second in a crowded GOP primary in 2022.
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