On Wednesday in Berea Municipal Court, John Orlando was sentenced on lesser charges than he was facing after a July 2023 domestic violence incident.News 5 has been covering the story since August when Orlando's accuser came forward. She asked News 5 not to share her identity because she said she was living in fear after the attack.The former Orlando Baking Company CEO pleaded no contest to aggravated trespassing and negligent assault, both misdemeanors.
The police report states she grabbed a knife to flatten his tires before the bat attack but decided not to.Orlando was represented in court by defense attorney Kevin Spellacy, the same attorney representing Cleveland business owner Bobby George on domestic violence charges.Orlando was given the chance to speak in court, 'is there anything you want me to know? No, your honor I'm just grateful to put this behind me right now. It's been a long time,' said Orlando.