The driver guilty of the crash that killed a family of three in April on I-71 was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison. Listen in to the sentencing as it happens. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is celebrating more than 2,000 adoption from foster care. Columbus Councilmember Emmanuel Remy joins to talk about Public Safety Week in Columbus.
***This episode is a different format that usual due to the Ngom sentencing being carried live during this podcast.***
(00:15-38:31) Modou Ngom Sentencing
Modou Ngom, 51, was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison Thursday morning for the crash that killed the Soposki family on I-71 in April. Victim impact statements from the families were given and Ngom spoke about his version of the crash.
(38:46-43:17) Adoptions in Ohio
Rita Soronen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, joins us to talk about adoptions in Ohio, dispelling misconceptions about adoption and foster care, and how people can get involved.
(43:32-48:42) Public Safety Week in Columbus
Councilmember Emmanuel Remy talks about Public Safety Week in Columbus and if it's working to keep kids out of trouble while breaking down barriers between first responders and the community.