Leave The Zebras Alone

Assaulting a referee would become a crime punishable by a fine and community service hours, under legislation pending in the Ohio House. The latest version of the bill would make an assault on referees before, during or after a sporting event, or in retaliation for their decisions, a first-degree misdemeanor with an automatic fine of $1,500 and 40 hours of service. The bill wouldn’t stop prosecutors from pursuing more serious charges, based on available evidence.