Appellate court declares Lateek Shabazz as 'rightful' mayor of East Cleveland following Brandon King's corruption conviction

Appeals court says East Cleveland Council president is the new mayor of the city

The 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that Lateek Shabazz should succeed former Mayor Brandon King following his corruption conviction in May.

Appellate court declares Lateek Shabazz as 'rightful' mayor of East Cleveland following Brandon King's corruption conviction

The ruling by the Eighth District Court of Appeals ends a monthslong controversy between Lateek Shabazz and Sandra Morgan to determine East Cleveland's next mayor.

Court ousts interim mayor, names new East Cleveland leader

East Cleveland has a new mayor — again.  Ohio’s Eighth District Court of Appeals ousted interim Mayor Sandra Morgan on Thursday, ruling that the job belongs to Council President Lateek Shabazz after the conviction of suspended Mayor Brandon King.  It’s the latest leadership shakeup in a city with a history of recall votes and indictments. A Cuyahoga County Probate Court judge suspended King after prosecutors brought corruption charges against hi…