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Cincinnati’s facing a major legal bill after a court upheld most of a $300,000 attorney fee judgment against the city in a high-stakes gun law showdown. The case stems from a 2023 city ordinance aimed at preventing gun accidents — particularly after a surge in gun violence — but the appeals court ruled it violated state law that restricts local gun regulations. The controversy began when Frank West was charged under the ordinance after his 13-year-old son was shot by a friend who found an unsecured gun in the home. Though charges were later dropped as West pursued legal action, the court sided with his team, awarding the hefty fee — though some billing practices are still under review. The city’s continued appeals have only piled on costs, and the ruling sends a clear message: local governments can’t easily override state gun laws — a major win for West and a precedent-setting blow to municipal overreach.

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