Clarett seeks early release


February 9, 2010 at 9:36p.m.

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Ohio Corrections

Maurice Clarett

Maurice Clarett is again seeking early release from prison after withdrawing his first request last summer.

Clarett, who scored the winning touchdown for the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2002 national title game, has filed a motion asking a judge to release him. No court date has been set.

Clarett, a Youngstown native who graduated from Warren Harding High, still hopes to pursue a football career.

Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien said on Tuesday he’ll wait for a prison report on Clarett’s conduct before deciding whether to support or oppose early release.

Story appears in Wednesday’s edition.