Columbus’ TownHall bar owner accused of rape and attempted murder

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The owner of multiple business in Ohio, including three in the Columbus area, is facing multiple serious charges out of Cleveland.

Robert “Bobby” George, 43, had a warrant issued for his arrest on Friday, according to records from Cleveland Municipal Court. Ohio Secretary of State business records for Ethos Capital Partners and TownHall — an investing firm and Columbus bar, respectively — list George as the registered agent, and include a matching Lakewood address that matches the one in the court record.

George is wanted on at least nine felony counts, including:

  • Attempted murder
  • Rape
  • Four counts of kidnapping
  • Felonious assault
  • Two counts of strangulation, with substantial risk of serious physical harm

Nexstar sister station FOX8 described George as owning multiple restaurants, including at least five in Cleveland. His business presence in Columbus includes Townhall, Mandrake Rooftop and REBoL in Dublin. In July 2023, George publicly offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in a mass shooting in Cleveland’s Warehouse District.

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