Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Jane Hanlin has been appointed to lead the case. O’Malley’s recusal comes amid concerns of potential conflict of interest.
CLEVELAND — A special prosecutor has been appointed in the criminal case of prominent Cleveland businessman Bobby George after Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley recused himself.
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Jane Hanlin was officially appointed on Wednesday to lead the case. Hanlin has served as Jefferson County Prosecutor for 13 years and was an Assistant Jefferson County Prosecutor for seven years prior. She is also the past president of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorney’s Association.
George, who is well known for his ownership of restaurants including TownHall in Cleveland and other businesses in Ohio, is currently facing nine felonies, including rape, attempted murder and kidnapping.
O’Malley’s decision to recuse himself comes amid concerns about a potential conflict of interest.
As 3News Investigates’ Lynna Lai reported last week, dozens of pages of campaign finance records revealed that the George family, …