If Ohio AG Dave Yost’s view holds up, the Browns will vacate Huntington Bank Field on the lakefront in the not-distant future to play in a new home in Brook Park. Yost says a new version of the Art Modell law — which says teams must be put up for sale before moving out of state — is what applies, meaning Cleveland’s lawsuit is moot.John Pana, cleveland.comBy Today in Ohio | cleveland.com
The ongoing battle between the city of Cleveland and the Browns over the team’s potential move to Brook Park took another dramatic turn when Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost effectively undercut the city’s position in a court filing.
The Today in Ohio discussion Tuesday about the move concerned which version of the Art Modell Law—created to prevent another heartbreaking team departure after the original Browns left for Baltimore—should apply in the current dispute.
If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.