Ex-Ohio Lottery Director Conduct Toward Staff Found Improper

Ex-Ohio Lottery Director Conduct Toward Staff Found Improper
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—The sudden resignation last month of Ohio’s lottery director came after he inappropriately touched two employees and sent texts “expressing inappropriate fondness and innuendo” to members of his staff, according to an independent investigation released Friday.

The review by Zashin & Rich law firm determined that Pat McDonald’s behavior violated Ohio Lottery Commission policy against inappropriate conduct in the workplace.