Ohio Bill Seeks Felony Charge for Flag Planting at OSU Stadium
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An Ohio state lawmaker, Rep. Josh Williams, has proposed the O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act, which would make "flag planting" at Ohio Stadium a fifth-degree felony. This follows a brawl between Michigan and Ohio State players after Michigan's victory, where Michigan players planted a flag at midfield, sparking the altercation. The proposed legislation would apply only to Ohio State's field, with penalties including up to 12 months in prison and a $2,500 fine.
- Ohio lawmaker proposes bill to make ‘flag planting’ in OSU stadium a felony WOODTV.com
- Lawmaker wants to make flag planting illegal at Ohio Stadium after Michigan fight The Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio General Assembly member introduces bill to make flag planting at Ohio Stadium a felony Yahoo Sports
- Ohio lawmaker looks to outlaw flag planting at Buckeyes’ stadium after Michigan brawl Fox News
- After Michigan’s win over Buckeyes, Ohio lawmaker wants to make flag-planting a felony WDIV ClickOnDetroit
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