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Coverage dated October 22, 2026 to October 23, 2026

Amy Acton's Mother's Troubled History Revealed

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Acton's mother remained married to Cledith Arthur despite him being charged with sexually abusing Acton, his stepdaughter.

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  1. Newsweek

    Amy Acton's Mother's Troubled History Revealed (opens Newsweek)

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    Acton's mother remained married to Cledith Arthur despite him being charged with sexually abusing Acton, his stepdaughter.

  2. The Hill

    Acton's mother was convicted of theft, animal cruelty: What to know (opens The Hill)

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    A GOP campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton (D) received blowback this week after it was revealed she stood by her husband after he was charged with sexually abusing Acton as a child.

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Amy Acton’s mother was convicted of animal neglect, bad check offense, records show (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Donna Arthur, who appeared in a political ad calling her daughter Amy Acton a liar, has a criminal record.