Delaware County Judge Schuck Under Misconduct Investigation
A Delaware County judge is facing calls to step away from the bench after serious allegations surfaced accusing him of misconduct involving an assistant prosecuting attorney.
According to court documents, Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge James P. Schuck is accused of engaging in unwelcome sexual conduct and repeatedly showing up at the woman’s home to pressure her into sexual activity. A civil stalking protection order, filed on Nov. 25, outlines the allegations.
Retired Franklin County Judge Richard Frye, appointed by the Ohio Supreme Court to oversee the matter, approved the protection order after an ex-parte hearing, records show.
The complaint states the alleged misconduct occurred on May 13, with additional incidents where Schuck reportedly appeared at the woman’s Delaware apartment uninvited. The complaint also claims the victim previously received an apology from Schuck for “pressuring and scaring her.”
The woman additionally requested that Schuck be barred from using court security cameras or CCTV systems to monitor or record her, and from sharing any footage with others.
Schuck did not respond to requests for comment.
Delaware County Administrative Judge Marianne Hemmeter publicly urged Schuck to step aside during the investigation, calling the allegations “serious” and stressing the importance of judicial accountability. Hemmeter said stepping down temporarily “would demonstrate a commitment to transparency and public trust.”
Delaware County Prosecutor Melissa Schiffel has already requested special prosecutors from outside the county to oversee the case, according to Hemmeter’s statement.
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel, which investigates ethical complaints against judges and attorneys in Ohio, has also opened an inquiry.
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