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Gag Order Under Fire in Vinton County Case | Columbus News
In Vinton County, Ohio, sixteen children were removed from a home amid horrific conditions, prompting felony charges against four Siders family members — with officials calling the environment “pure evil.” Complicating matters, a sweeping gag order issued July 14th silences all public officials, lawyers, and court staff from discussing the case — a move a media law expert says violates proper procedure, lacks clarity, and should have been subject to public hearing. He argues the order’s broad language and rushed implementation are legally questionable, and a lawsuit has already been filed to…
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