02-19-2015, 06:56 PM
(02-19-2015, 06:28 PM)Duchess Wrote: Thanks and thank you for putting it in easy to understand language.
I said it like that because I've been trying to find out about Ramirez' pension and if it would be forfeited. The legalese is mind numbing.
I see. I'm very literal.
There's been public uproar about dirty cops (and other public workers) getting to keep some or all of their pensions when they resigned prior to felony convictions in Philly, Chicago, the state of Wisconsin...
I wouldn't be surprised if Ramirez gets to collect retirement benefits while his case is pending. He is innocent until proven guilty in the eyes of the law and the state.
If he's convicted of the felony charge though, I imagine the Toledo PD will elect to lawfully terminate his retirement benefits, with the exception of what he contributed to the pension plan during his years of employment. Ramirez could then challenge or appeal that action in court.
Here's the Ohio statute: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2929.192