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This week on "The State of Ohio": State lawmakers consider what they can do in the wake of the horrible and yet miraculous escape story out of Cleveland involving three women held prisoner in a house for a decade. New data shows more than half of all violent crimes are committed by a very small numbers of offenders. Lawmakers are now working to target that tiny group. And more thoughts on legislation that would dramatically change rules on unions in Ohio.
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| Ohio Supreme Court rules law on obscenity, minors and message boards is constitutional. |
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By Jo Ingles - January 27, 2010 |
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The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled a state law that makes it illegal to send pornographic material to people under the age of 18 is constitutional. The law had been questioned because some people thought it could be over-reaching by applying to chat rooms or blogs and other internet communication that could be accessible to children. Cordray says the court's ruling has put those concerns to rest. |
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Attorney General Richard Cordray (:36) 
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| Cordray says the unanimous decision by the state's highest court will help clarify child protection statute for local police and sheriff agencies. |
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