State ex rel. Cincinnati Enquirer v. Joyce

{¶ 1} On March 12, 1999, a daughter of a potential investor telephoned respondent Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Securities (“ODS”) concerning an investment solicitation made by George Fiorini. On March 31, 1999, ODS commenced a formal investigation of Fiorini and various companies that he controlled or with which he was affiliated. After March 31, 1999, ODS obtained approximately 32 written complaints from investors relating to the Fiorini investigation.

{¶ 2} On January 22, 2002, James McNair, a reporter for relator, Cincinnati Enquirer, a division of Gannett Satellite Information…