Man stands at podium in front of flag with photo of Abe Lincoln
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost gives a speech to members of the Ashland County Republican Party during its Lincoln Day Dinner on April 8, 2025. Credit: Dillon Carr

ASHLAND — The state’s top law enforcement officer has explained his connection to the owners of a megachurch that is under investigation for sexual assault. 

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recused himself and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation from investigating allegations of sexual abuse at New Albany-based Faith Life Church citing a conflict of interest.

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