Probate Court to decide East Cleveland’s interim mayor

Probate Court to decide East Cleveland’s interim mayor after Brandon King is suspended from office
East Cleveland Council President Lateek Shabazz aims to become the city's leader after Mayor Brandon King's suspension by judicial panel.
East Cleveland Mayor King suspended, what happens now?
Several East Cleveland city council members are holding news conferences Wednesday after East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King was suspended Tuesday by a special commission of three retired judges appointed by the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.
East Cleveland Mayor Indicted, Suspended From Office
FOX 8 I-Team reported that King, along with Councilman Ernest Smith, were indicted back in October 2024. On Tuesday (Jan. 28), a special commission of judges issued their final determination, voting to suspend King from office, stating that the mayor’s actions “adversely affected the rights and interests of the public.”
Panel suspends East Cleveland mayor from office
A panel of three retired judges decided Tuesday to suspend from office East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King, who currently is facing public corruption charges. A court filing shows the judges voted, 2-1,
East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King suspended from office amid corruption charges
Council President Lateek Shabazz is scheduled to hold a press conference Wednesday morning from City Hall. Citing East Cleveland's charter, the legislature says Shabazz is set to become acting mayor in King's absence, which could last for an indefinite period of time.
East Cleveland mayor suspended after indictment for theft in office
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King was suspended Tuesday after an indictment for theft in office last year. A special commission of three retired judges voted 2-1 on the Mayor King’s suspension.
Want to be East Cleveland's interim mayor? Applications now open
It will be up to a Cuyahoga County Probate Court judge to decide who takes over running the day-to-day operations of East Cleveland while Mayor Brandon King is suspended.
East Cleveland seeks interim mayor after Brandon King’s removal
A special commission of judges on Tuesday voted to immediately suspend East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King from office following his indictment on theft in office and related corruption charges.
Sentencing continued for former East Cleveland officer guilty of several charges
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A former East Cleveland and Elyria police officer was scheduled to be sentenced Monday in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas; however, it was continued. On July 17, 2024, Tristan Homan, 27, pleaded guilty to assault, dereliction of duty, and falsification.
East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King suspended from office
A Special Commission of three retired judges has made the decision to suspend East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King from office on Tuesday.
East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King suspended amid corruption case
A panel of judges on Tuesday voted 2-1 to suspend East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King from office following his indictment on theft in office and related corruption charges.
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