Crappy local news rag Crawford County Now (Ohio news site) bashes Registered Citizen working as a paralegal in upcoming trial

These reporters didn't even have the guts to add their names to the article, but it isn't like they have that many reporters, so chances are, Randy Bigley (News Director) and/or Kim Gasurus (News Reporter) wrote this hit piece. Since I can't narrow down who actually deserves this nomination, so I'm just giving it to the whole paper for now. 

I hope they get sued for trying to disrupt the trial. 

Update -- The scumbags from the Crawford County Now are threatening to sue the Shiitake Awards because they are butthurt over the nomination. They apparently don't understand fair use. So maybe they will end up getting sued after all. 

(As an aside, I would not be shocked if it turned out a scumsucker from the Persecutor's office was the "anonymous tip.")

Below are the offensive statements from the articles. Maybe the Crawford County Crapper and their attorney, Mr. Derriere, can take the time to look up what constitutes fair use. 

https://crawfordcountynow.com/local/tier-1-sex-offender-assists-in-benedict-jury-selection/

Tier 1 sex offender assists in Benedict jury selection

By Crawford County Now Staff April 26, 2021 11:32 pm

Crawford County Now

BUCYRUS—A jury was seated in Crawford County Common Pleas Court on Monday to hear the case against Joshua B**...

An anonymous tip was verified revealing that a Tier I Sex Offender was assisting defense attorney Adam Stone during jury selection....

T**** was designated a tier one sex offender (the lowest level offender) and must report annually to the Sheriff’s Department of the county where he resides for the next 15 years...

T*** is currently a paralegal at Stone’s law firm.

During the course of discovery, trial preparation, and today’s jury selection, T*** was present with Stone and actively participating in proceedings.

When reached for comment, Crawford County Prosecutor Matt Crall noted that his office policy is to not publicly comment on issues regarding an ongoing trial. No comment was given by Adam Stone or representatives of his office in response to inquiries made by Crawford County Now...

https://crawfordcountynow.com/local/benedict-frustrated-and-sickened-by-story/

Benedict ‘frustrated and sickened’ by story

By Crawford County Now Staff April 27, 2021 3:50 pm

Crawford County NowCCN staff

...Yesterday, Crawford County Now received an anonymous tip that a Tier I sex offender was assisting in the jury selection process.

Howard noted that Ryan T***, a paralegal for defense counsel Adam Stone was indeed an active registrant on the offender registry in Crawford County. Howard noted that T** had spent time incarcerated and had done everything required of him. Hall also confirmed that T** was assisting at the defense table during jury selection.

Stone (who had represented T*** in his case) told the court he did not want B** to suffer for a choice he made. He said that B** knew T***’s record and agreed to his assistance in the case. Stone said he has employed T*** for a year and a half. He told the court that T*** has amazing resolve and can communicate effectively with B**. He also noted that since losing his teaching license, T*** had advanced his education to paralegal studies.

Hall then asked B** how he felt about Stone’s ability to effectively represent him.

“I am frustrated and sickened by what happened last night (CCN article). It was formed to hinder our argument, but I don’t feel it hinders Adam’s defense.” B** said.

Assistant Prosecutor Ryan Hoovler told the court that he disagreed with B**’s accusation regarding the intent of the article.

“There was no involvement of the state that led to this article. The author of the article contacted the state for a comment, and we offered no comment,” Hoovler said.

It was concluded that the article was not seen by any of the jurors or alternate jurors....