Jeffrey Ginther, the father of Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, is out on bond after he was arrested for assault and domestic violence after authorities said he struck his 19-year-old granddaughter.

Jeffrey Ginther, the father of Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, is out on bond after he was arrested for assault and domestic violence after authorities said he struck his 19-year-old granddaughter.



According to a Franklin County Municipal Court complaint, the elder Ginther, 69, of Chatham Lane N on the Northwest Side, attempted to punch twice, and later struck once or twice in the side, his granddaughter Jazmine Ginther, who lives with him. The incident happened about 11 p.m. Friday at the Chatham Lane address.



The elder Ginther was booked into the Franklin County jail at 4 this morning and bonded out at 2:30 p.m., according to an official at the jail. The charges are first-degree misdemeanors.



A statement from Ginther spokeswoman Melanie Crabill said for the mayor: "There was an incident involving members of my family, in which emotion and circumstance got the better of all involved. I expect the authorities will fully investigate the matter, take appropriate action and that justice will be even-handed."



"At times, family members may disappoint you. Their behavior may be unacceptable, and they must be held accountable. But, they are your family, and you love them."



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