"Federal Corruption Investigation Shows Signs of Intensifying Once More"

Signs are emerging that the federal corruption investigation involving former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and former state GOP Chairman Matt Borges may be intensifying. Attorneys for former FirstEnergy executives have indicated that federal investigators are looking into their clients. Additionally, a filing in a class-action case revealed that certain governmental authorities have requested the production of emails and text messages from the executives. U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker also sent a letter asking for a further postponement of the Public Utility Commission of Ohio's investigation, citing interference with the ongoing federal investigation. The investigation centers around a bribery and money laundering scandal related to a $1.3 billion ratepayer bailout.