Latest / Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Ohio State Professor Pleads No Contest | Columbus News
An Ohio State assistant professor, Luke Perez, avoided trial by pleading no contest to a lesser charge after a violent confrontation with journalist Mike Newman during an interview at the university’s free-speech hub, the Chase Center. Perez faces 30 days in jail, a $100 fine, two years of community control, and a no-contact order. Though the university’s ethics board recommended firing him in June for violating workplace violence policy, he remains on administrative leave — raising questions about accountability and free speech at the institution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.