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Ohio lawmaker following Michigan-Ohio State fracas: Make flag-planting a felony

^{Published on 2024-12-11 12:25:17 - Detroit News}
 

• Ohio State Rep. Josh Williams has introduced a bill that would make it illegal to plant a flag on game day at Ohio Stadium.

An Ohio lawmaker, State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan, has proposed legislation to make planting a flag on the field at Ohio Stadium a felony. This move comes after Michigan players planted their flag on the field following their victory over Ohio State in the annual rivalry game. Brennan's bill aims to classify such actions as "criminal mischief," with potential penalties including up to 18 months in prison and fines up to $5,000. The proposal has sparked debate, with some viewing it as an overreaction to a longstanding tradition of flag planting in college football, while others see it as a necessary measure to protect the sanctity of the game and the stadium.

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