DELAWARE, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Delaware County Judge who sentenced former Bucyrus attorney Adam Stone is facing further legal investigation. Delaware County Common Pleas Court James Schuck, is facing an investigation over allegations of rape following accusations from an assistant prosecuting attorney who claims he pressured her for sex. The inquiry is detailed in a report from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.
Judge Schuck took a voluntary leave of absence last week after being named as a defendant in a civil stalking lawsuit filed by the attorney. According to the sheriff’s report, after interviewing the alleged victim on November 25, authorities “determined a crime may have occurred,” listing offenses of rape and gross sexual imposition. As of now, Schuck has not been formally charged with a crime.
In a previous statement, Schuck’s legal representation described the allegations as “defamatory” and stated he intends to vigorously contest the claims in court.
The report outlines a series of interactions between Schuck and the alleged victim that began in November 2024. Schuck reportedly expressed interest in the woman, asking personal questions and expressing a desire to “get to know her better.”
Over the following months, the judge allegedly made repeated advances, asking to visit her apartment and pressing her for details about her personal life, including her sexual preferences.
The alleged victim recounted multiple incidents where Schuck pressured her for sexual contact, including an encounter at the Delaware County Courthouse in May.
Following dinner with a male friend, the woman stopped at a convenience store, only for Schuck to appear later at the courthouse around 10 p.m. He reportedly insisted she meet him in his office, expressing frustration that she was seeing another man.
During this encounter, he allegedly confronted her about her interactions with the male friend and, when she attempted to leave, he reportedly pushed her against the wall and performed a sexual act.
The report also indicates that Schuck exhibited “emotional” reactions when the woman declined his advances, sometimes leading to episodes of crying and physical outbursts. Following one encounter, he texted her an apology for “scaring” and “pressuring” her, expressing a desire for another chance. The woman subsequently blocked Schuck on social media, leading to a reduction in contact.
Tensions escalated in July when the woman was offered a new professional position, which the judge considered a threat to their communication. After Schuck reportedly showed up at her apartment with flowers and candy in October, she firmly requested that he cease contact with her, although he continued reaching out for several days thereafter.
While the woman confirmed that they had consensual sex on one occasion, she clarified that Schuck never threatened her with disciplinary action or promised professional rewards in connection to their interactions. The investigations into these serious allegations are ongoing.
Columbus television news station NBC4 obtained a copy of the report. To read the report in it’s entirety, click the link below.