The act stated that the attorney general could prosecute individuals only if the governor requested so in writing.

A special election was held in 2008 to find a permanent replacement; then–Ohio State Treasurer Richard Cordray (D) beat out Michael Crites (R), and Robert M. Owens (I) for the position.

DeWine had filed civil charges against the company along with the Illinois attorney general and Federal Trade Commission.

[2] According to the FTC, One Technologies "lured customers with "free access" to their credit scores and then billed them a recurring fee of $29.95 per month..."[3] Over 200,000 consumers had filed complaints against the company.

[4] The voters of the U.S. state of Ohio elect an attorney general for a four-year term.