India, Oct. 21 -- A few days ago, an ad featuring the mother of Ohio Democrat Amy Acton made headlines across the US. In the viral video, the woman accuses Acton of being a liar. Now, Acton's brother has criticised opponent Vivek Ramaswamy for choosing to feature the siblings' estranged mother in the ad. Ohio is generally considered to be a Republican stronghold, but many believe that the state's gubernatorial race is becoming too close to call.

Amy Acton's Brother Denounces 'Despicable' Campaign Ad

Amy Acton's brother Philip Stearns released a forceful statement via Acton's campaign, condemning the use of their family's history in the political advertisement.

He accused Ramaswamy of trying to turn the sexual abuse Acton suffered as a ...