A member of the self-declared “family values” and “law and order” Party, a Republican Ohio state legislator was arrested Tuesday night for violating a restraining order issued relating to domestic violence charges concerning his family members, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Police have not released details about the events that prompted Bob Young’s most recent arrest Tuesday. He had previously been arrested on two counts of domestic violence and assault related to an incident in which he allegedly attacked two family members in July. Young had originally been charged with two felonies, but the charges were downgraded to misdemeanors by a Summit County grand jury; had Young been convicted of felonies, he would have required his ouster from the Ohio legislature.
During his July arraignment, Young said he attacked his family member because he’s been under stress and forgot what would Jesus do: “Recently, I have undervalued Christ as a priority in my family’s life. I love my wife and my family, and they are most important to me. As a State Representative with a business, and a busy family of six, my life has been very stressful lately. On this particular evening at my home, we had some drinks and I acted poorly and said things I shouldn’t have. My behavior, while not criminal, was inappropriate and out of character. I apologize to everyone involved, including and especially my wife and children. I also apologize to my constituents.”