An Ohio lawmaker claimed ‘parental alienation’ denying accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor

By: Marilou Johanek

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 997

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Nine months ago, Ohio Republican state Rep. Rodney Creech was a pariah in Columbus.

Old allegations of gross sexual misconduct with a minor female relative had resurfaced and the Preble County Republican was kicked off his committee posts and urged to resign by House Speaker Matt Huffman.

Creech denied wrongdoing and, after a reported state criminal investigation, was not charged in the case.

“Like President Trump,” he said in a 2025 …

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