BARBERTON, Ohio — Ohio State Representative Bob Young was in Barberton Municipal Court for an arraignment hearing Friday amid first-degree misdemeanor charges of domestic violence and assault.
Young pleaded not guilty to both charges as the judge set a pretrial for 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31. The judge also vacated Young’s previously issued $5,000 bail and ordered a personal recognizance bond.
A protection order is also in place for the two family members connected with the alleged incident.
The indictment stems from July 7 at Rep. Young’s home and a relative’s residence.
3News reported last month that Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens was calling for Rep. Young to resign following the allegations.
In a statement issued after details of the case first surfaced, Stephens said he had attended a fundraiser with Young that same day and visited his home afterward, but was not present at the time of the alleged incident.
"I was disappointed and shocked to hear what allegedly transpired sometime after I had left the Young house," Stephens said. "Although I believe that people are innocent until proven guilty, I asked Bob for his resignation as state representative so he can focus on his family at this time."
According to his bio posted on the Ohio House of Representatives site, Rep. Young is currently serving his second term for the 32nd House District, which includes southern portions of Summit County.