Ex-Ohio State Football Star Is Facing Lengthy Jail Time
An ex-Ohio State Buckeyes football star is facing a long time in prison.
Kirk Barton, 40, starred at Ohio State from 2003-07. He was an All-American in his final year with the Buckeyes. Barton, who lives in Columbus, has gone on to become a popular media member in the Ohio State football world. However, tragedy struck on Saturday morning.
The ex-Ohio State Buckeyes football star was arrested after being involved in a fatal car accident in Dublin, Ohio - an affluent suburb of Columbus. Barton was allegedly driving at a fast rate of speed when he crashed into another vehicle. Ethan Perry, a 24-year-old Columbus resident, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Barton was taken to the hospital to get treated for non-life threatening injuries, before being released into police custody.
Barton, who is facing charges of aggravated vehicular manslaughter, is now facing serious prison time. He is likely looking at a possible prison sentence of at least a couple of months, if convicted.
"Vehicular homicide is a first-degree misdemeanor when the defendant was driving negligently. If convicted, you face a potential sentence of anywhere from 15 days (the mandatory minimum) to six months in jail. In addition, there is a mandatory suspension of your driver's license from one to five years," Columbus criminal attorney shared.
"Vehicular homicide becomes a fourth-degree felony with a possible sentence of up to 18 months in prison if you were driving on a revoked or suspended license or you have a prior conviction for any other traffic-related homicide, manslaughter, or assault."
Barton's mugshot is rough to look at, too.
"The mugshot is here, and honestly, as somebody that has struggled with alcoholism myself, Barton's friends and family are in my thoughts. I hope he comes out the other side of this," The Rooster shared.
Our thoughts are with the friends and family members of the victim on Sunday.
May he rest in peace.
Ex-Ohio State Football Star Is Facing Lengthy Jail Time first appeared on The Spun on Jun 22, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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