Columbus Mayor Cleared; Terminal Relocation Planned

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther will not face charges after a special prosecutor found no probable cause regarding his October 2023 phone call to Judge Stephanie Mingo about the Greyhound Bus terminal. The investigation, led by Whitehall City Attorney Brad Nicodemus, concluded that Ginther's call did not constitute obstruction of official business or interference with civil rights, as he appeared to be advocating for community safety rather than attempting to influence the legal proceedings. Joe Motil, who filed the complaint, criticized the decision as politically biased, alleging that the lack of investigation transparency suggests a cover-up. The terminal, subject to legal action due to safety concerns, will continue operating with reduced services until a full transition to a new curbside location is completed by January 3, 2025. The case arose from numerous complaints about violence and poor conditions at the existing terminal, prompting the city to seek its closure.