Former Bodyguard for Vivek Ramaswamy Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
A former bodyguard for Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican governor candidate, has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in the Cleveland-Akron (Canton) area.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 13, 2026 —
A former bodyguard associated with Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate for governor, has entered a guilty plea in federal court related to drug charges. The plea occurred in the Cleveland-Akron (Canton) area.
The individual’s former role involved providing security for Ramaswamy. Further details regarding the specific drug charges, the timeline of the offenses, or the sentencing date were not immediately available.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio is handling the federal prosecution. Information regarding the exact nature of the drug charges and the extent of the individual’s involvement was not publicly disclosed at the time of the plea.
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican, has been campaigning for governor. The reported connection between the individual who pleaded guilty and Ramaswamy’s campaign, specifically in a bodyguard capacity, has been noted.
The legal proceedings are ongoing, and additional information is expected to emerge as the case progresses through the court system. The specific penalties associated with the guilty plea will be determined during the sentencing phase.
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