Corrupt Ex-Ohio Speaker's Appeal May Hinge on Jury Instructions
The jury instructions used in the criminal corruption trial of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder troubled at least ...
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Former utility executives are indicted in an Ohio bribery scheme
Former House Speaker Larry Householder was sentenced in June 2023 to 20 years for his role in orchestrating the scheme. Federal prosecutors say those involved used money secretly funded by ...
Who is running for Ohio governor in 2026? Race is on to replace term-limited Mike DeWine
DeWine cannot run for reelection in 2026 because of term limits. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted planned to run as DeWine's successor, ...
Two Ohio men indicted in $60M bribery scheme
Two men have been formally charged in a racketeering conspiracy case, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the southern district of Ohio.
Two former FirstEnergy execs indicted on federal racketeering charges
A federal grand jury has indicted Charles E. Jones, 69, of Akron and Michael Dowling, 60, of Massillon, on one count each of participating in a racketeering (RICO) conspiracy. According to the ...
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AEP pays multimillion-dollar fine for role in Ohio HB6 scandal
AEP helped bankroll former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder's return to power and donated $500,000 toward a plan to give him another 16 years with the speaker's gavel. AEP's then-CEO met with ...
Former FirstEnergy executives face federal charges in massive bribery scheme
Two former FirstEnergy executives are charged in a racketeering scheme and turned themselves into federal authorities on Friday.
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost launches 2026 bid for governor
Yost also brought state-level charges against imprisoned former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and others in ...