Resolution reached in domestic-violence case against former Ohio State assistant Zach Smith

Before the start of the season, the Ohio State Buckeyes found themselves embroiled in a scandal when details about a 2015 domestic violence incident involving then-WR coach Zach Smith.

Smith was fired and coach Urban Meyer was suspended for the first three games of the season. Now, it appears a resolution has been reached by an Ohio court.

According to reporter Brett McMurphy, an order of protection was issued to Smith’s ex-wife, Courtney, and will be in effect until Oct. 10, 2021:

Courtney Smith’s Domestic Violence Protection Order awarded today against ex-husband Zach Smith, the respondent, thru Oct. 10, 2021 pic.twitter.com/H6H5ZHEVQB

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) October 23, 2018

According to ESPN.com, Smith pleaded guilty to lesser charges in exchange for dismissing his criminal trespassing charge and will also have to pay court fees:

Smith pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct in exchange for the dismissal of a criminal trespassing charge. A judge in Delaware County, Ohio, ordered him to pay $289 in fines and court fees associated with the case, according to court records. Courtney Smith, Zach’s ex-wife, told ESPN that a judge also awarded her a three-year protection order as part of the resolution.

Smith issued a statement on Twitter after the resolution was reached, saying he considers the ruling a win:

Charges dropped. Cases dismissed. Faith, patience & the truth will always prevail. pic.twitter.com/TNxkGGh4DR

— Zach Smith (@CoachZachSmith) October 23, 2018

Based on Tuesday’s news, it seems this saga has reached a conclusion.

Adam Spencer

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