Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 2739 | Slander; Libel
Section 2739.18 | Prohibition Against Threats of Publication to Influence Official Action.

Effective: October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
No newspaper company, or owner, officer, editor, writer, or representative thereof, shall attempt improperly to influence any public official for or against any public measure or official action by threats of publication of articles derogatory to such public official, or seek improperly to influence such public official on the floor or in the cloakrooms or committee rooms of any general assembly or other legislative body, to which he has access because of his connection with the newspaper, for or against any proposed law, ordinance, or other legislative act.

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