AG Yost Indicted on Federal Charges
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has been indicted on federal charges.
Yost is accused of accepting bribes and lying to the FBI.
The indictment was unsealed on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, and Yost was arrested shortly thereafter.
Yost is charged with one count of bribery and one count of lying to the FBI.
The bribery charge stems from allegations that Yost accepted $60,000 in bribes from a payday lender in exchange for favorable treatment.
The lying to the FBI charge stems from allegations that Yost lied to the FBI about his contacts with the payday lender.
Yost has denied the charges and has vowed to fight them.
A trial date has not yet been set. If convicted, Yost could face up to 20 years in prison.
What does this mean for Ohio?
Yost's indictment is a major development in Ohio politics.
Yost is a prominent Republican and is considered a rising star in the party.
His indictment could damage the party's reputation and could make it more difficult for Republicans to win elections in Ohio.
It is also unclear what will happen to Yost's office if he is convicted. If he is convicted, he will likely be removed from office.
It is too early to say what the long-term impact of Yost's indictment will be.
What should you do if you are concerned about Yost's indictment?
If you are concerned about Yost's indictment, you should contact your local elected officials and let them know your concerns.
You can also contact the Ohio Attorney General's Office and the FBI.
