ECNETNews, Ohio, September 24, 2024: In a significant legal move, private citizens in Ohio have the authority to file criminal charges. On Tuesday, the Haitian Bridge Alliance, a non-profit organization, took action by filing charges against former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance. The two are currently candidates for the GOP presidential ticket and face serious accusations connected to false claims made about the immigrant community in Springfield, Ohio.
The charges were formally submitted at the Clark County Municipal Court, detailing multiple serious allegations. The Chandra Law Firm, representing the Haitian Bridge Alliance, asserts there is sufficient evidence indicating that both Trump and Vance engaged in criminal conduct. The organization is urging a judge to validate this by proceeding with formal charges and authorizing arrest warrants.
The allegations include:
- Disrupting public service: Violating Ohio law by instigating widespread disruptions through bomb threats in Springfield.
- Making false alarms: Deliberately disseminating false information that instigated community alarm.
- Telecommunications harassment: Propagating false claims during public debates and campaign events.
- Aggravated menacing: Issuing threatening statements, including threats to deport legal immigrants.
- Complicity: Conspiring to distribute false information that resulted in crimes affecting innocent individuals.
Subodh Chandra, the lead counsel for the Haitian Bridge Alliance, highlighted the persistent fear experienced by the Haitian community in Springfield due to the “reckless and irresponsible” remarks made by Trump and Vance. Chandra called for immediate judicial action, asserting that swift arrests would occur if similar allegations were levied against others.
In response, a spokesperson for the Trump campaign stated that the former president is tackling a flawed system, attributing the challenges faced in Springfield to failed policies under the current administration.
As of the filing, Springfield Municipal Court officials had not indicated whether the charges would be advanced or if hearings would be scheduled.
