Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Felony Charge for Flag Planting at College Games

The bill is sending a message to the NCAA to address the recent outbreaks of violence.

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Davison Igbinosun of the Ohio State Buckeyes grabs a Michigan flag following his team's defeat against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 at Columbus, Ohio. Jason Mowry/Getty Images

An Ohio legislator has called a bold play: making flag planting a felony. While the bill carries serious penalties, the immediate aim is to send a strong message to the NCAA to address the budding tradition, which has sparked violent clashes at the end of several recent college football games.

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