Bob Young, a Republican state representative from Ohio, is accused of hitting a family member and has been charged with domestic violence.
Rep. Bob Young of Summit County is detained for domestic abuse (Photo: WKYC)
OHIO LAWMAKER, REP. BOB YOUNG CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
According to court documents, state representative Bob Young was detained and charged with domestic violence over the weekend after allegedly hitting a relative.
According to police, Bob Young slapped the victim in the face on Thursday before throwing her phone into a swimming pool to stop her from dialing 911.
Bob Young, who appeared in court on Saturday, is now bound by a number of restraining orders, which prevent him from being near or contacting the victim he is accused of assaulting.
A request for comment was not immediately answered by the Summit County Republican’s office, and Bob Young was not reachable by phone. Documents filed in court for him did not indicate a counsel.
Republican colleague and House Speaker Jason Stephens urged Bob Young to step down. Stephens was a special guest at a fundraiser for Bob Young and another politician, but he claims he left before the incident occurred.
“Although I believe that people are innocent until proven guilty, I asked Bob Young for his resignation as state representative so he can focus on his family at this time,” Stephens said in a statement on Sunday.
The Summit County sheriff’s office was contacted for comment.
