Judges appointed possible suspension for East Cleveland mayor [Video]

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Ohio Supreme Court has appointed three retired judges who will decide whether East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King should be suspended in relation to recent felony charges. 

Last month, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley announced that King was indicted on several corruption charges, including theft in office. 

The following judges will decide if King should be suspended from public office: 

According to the Supreme Court, they will have to decide on his potential suspension within two weeks. 

The state of Ohio is requesting the Ohio Supreme Court suspend King from office as the criminal case unfolds, citing a state law that allows public officials to be removed from office if they are charged with a felony related to official conduct.

3News also reached out to King’s attorney, Charles Tyler, who released the following statement: 

“Mayor Brandon King maintains his innocence. …