Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

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“Tenants should never have to fear losing their housing because someone entrusted with managing their rent payments chose greed ahead of their responsibilities,” said Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich. “These allegations are a serious breach of trust that affected residents and created unnecessary hardship. My office will continue to hold accountable those who exploit positions of trust.”

“This was a senseless act of violence that began with a simple request to use a cellphone and ended with the tragic death of an innocent man,” Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich said. “We are grateful to the Cincinnati Police Homicide Unit for their swift work in gathering surveillance video, witness statements, and physical evidence to identify and arrest the suspect.”

Coston is being held on $1,055,000 million bond. He faces a potential sentence of life in prison with parole eligibility after 25.5 years.

Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Jennifer Branch heard more than three dozen expungement cases last week, most of which were granted in compliance with the law. It was a joy to hear how these one-time defendants turned their lives around. Once their sentence is finished, they deserve a second chance to find a job housing and in some cases gain entry to specifically school programs. That chance starts now.

Nearly 20 people had criminal records expunged in Hamilton County; here's how it works Others seeking expungement were denied or delayed as the court weighed whether they had demonstrated rehabilitation.

“I commend the victim for such bravery,” Pillich said. “We intend to pursue full accountability for the horrific abuse alleged in this case and to ensure this defendant never again has the opportunity to harm another child.”

Bedenkop faces a potential sentence of life in prison.

Today, May 15, is National Older Adults Fraud Prevention Day. As a reminder, the county is here to help. My office has a dedicated Elder Justice Unit to protect older adults from financial exploitation. Our team of specialized attorneys and professionals hold accountable those who target older adults. If you or a loved one suspects you have been a victim of a scam, call the 513-946-SCAM (7226) helpline for assistance.

Following tradition, I was pleased my office again donated $10,000 to the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund. We all came out to celebrate. It’s money seized from convicted criminals and I can’t think of a better way to use it than to make our community better with community fund projects.