COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Supreme Court of Ohio suspended a Boardman attorney for six months following an investigation that determined he lied to a judge and drafted a legal agreement intended to stop a domestic violence victim from cooperating with prosecutors.

In a unanimous opinion, the court ordered the suspension of Gregg August Rossi, who has been a lawyer since 1990. In addition to the suspension, Rossi must complete six hours of education focused on ethics and the rights of crime victims before he can be reinstated.

The disciplinary action stems from Rossi’s representation of Dr. John Yerkey, a local chiropractor. Rossi and Yerkey had known each other for more than 20 years, maintaining a close relationship that included Rossi serving as Yerkey’s landlord and lawyer. In December 202

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