YOUNGSTOWN — Meghan Hanni, who said she was smeared with false claims that she had an affair with her boss, embattled Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Michael P. Ciccone, and took marijuana edibles with him, provided results of a lie detector test and drug screening that indicate neither allegation is true.

Hanni, supervisor of the clerk of courts’ title department, provided the test results Thursday to The Vindicator.

Jennifer J. Ciccone, fired Oct. 17 by Republican Michael P. Ciccone as his chief deputy and chief of staff after a falling out between the two controversial figures, posted on Facebook on the day of her firing several incriminating and embarrassing text messages from and photos of her former boss. The posts included an accusation that Michael P. Ciccone had an “affair” with Hanni and the two went on a “work-related trip after consuming edibles in bed together.”

The posts, which have since been removed, included a photo of Ciccone in bed together with Hanni’s aunt, all wearing clothes, as well as another of Ciccone with his arm around Hanni and his head on her shoulder.

Also included were texts from Ciccone writing that he wanted to marry Hanni “and she can continue to work for me and we can live it up,” as well as him using the phrase “the Meghan Hanni affair set her off,” referring to his wife, Emily.

After the text messages were released, Michael P. Ciccone said he was not having an affair with Hanni. Hanni did the same and said she had not used any drugs.

Hanni, through a media consultant, on Thursday provided a Nov. 12 letter to her attorney, Zachary Miller, from William D. Evans II, president of Poly-Tech of Akron, with the results of a lie detector test conducted that day. Asked three questions about having any sort of sexual activity with Ciccone, Hanni answered no and the report states “no deception indicated.”

Also provided is an Oct. 28 letter from On Demand Occupational Medicine of an Oct. 21 test of Hanni’s hair that shows she tested negative for any drug use except lawfully prescribed medication.

In a prepared statement, Hanni said Thursday: “The false allegations and misleading portrayal of events have been deeply humiliating, demeaning and damaging. I have been transparent and proactive in providing objective proof of the truth. I remain focused on my work and on serving the public with professionalism and integrity.”

Miller said: “The publication and republication of false statements presented in misleading light raise serious defamation and false light concerns. Ms. Hanni reserves all rights and is evaluating appropriate legal remedies.”

Hanni had previously provided an affidavit on Oct. 20 that she never had or sought a romantic or sexual relationship with Ciccone and had not used cannabis or any illegal drugs.

Ciccone remains under fire by the county Democratic and Republican parties, which are collecting signatures in an effort to remove him as clerk of courts through legal action.

The parties accuse Ciccone of repeatedly abusing the authority of his office, using “discriminatory and degrading language” and failing to “perform core statutory duties.”

The parties need at least 13,029 valid signatures on petitions to force a court hearing on Ciccone’s removal.

The complaint lists counts of malfeasance, misfeasance, nonfeasance, neglect of duty and negligence in office.

Ciccone hasn’t commented on the matter since a written Oct. 19 statement, in which he insisted he would not resign.

Jennifer J. Ciccone filed a civil complaint Oct. 24 in county court in Austintown against Michael P. Ciccone, contending breach of contract because she let him borrow money – $2,750 on December 2023 that he hasn’t paid back and $3,500 on September 2024 that he made payments of $2,000 on, but still owes her $1,500. She sued for $4,250 plus statutory interest.

Jennifer J. Ciccone wrote in the complaint that Michael P. Ciccone needed the $3,500 to “avoid being found culpable in the grievance proceedings” involving a former client who accused him of “gross neglect and misconduct.” Both Ciccones, who aren’t related, are attorneys.

Michael P. Ciccone hadn’t responded to the civil complaint as of Thursday.