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politics1 year ago

Ohio Gov. DeWine Linked to FirstEnergy Scandal

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is implicated in a major corruption scandal involving FirstEnergy, which funneled millions in dark money to support his campaign and influence legislation. DeWine's administration is accused of ignoring multiple warnings and red flags about the corrupt activities, leading to the passage of House Bill 6, a $1.3 billion bailout for FirstEnergy's nuclear and coal plants. DeWine claims ignorance of the corruption, raising questions about his competence or complicity.

via Ohio Capital Journal|
#corruption#firstenergy#house-bill-6
obituary-legal-energy1 year ago

"Former Ohio Utility Regulator Sam Randazzo Found Dead Amid Corruption Accusations"

Sam Randazzo, the former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, has died by suicide while facing criminal charges related to a bribery scandal involving FirstEnergy. He was accused of accepting millions in bribes and embezzling from clients. Randazzo, appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine, had advocated for legislation benefiting FirstEnergy before resigning in 2020. This comes after another individual involved in the case, lobbyist Neil Clark, also died by suicide.

via The Columbus Dispatch|
#bribery-scandal#firstenergy#obituary-legal-energy
politics1 year ago

"Ex-Ohio House Speaker Faces 10 New Felony Charges, Potential Bar from Public Office"

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, already serving a 20-year federal prison sentence, faces 10 additional state felony charges in connection with a bribery scheme that provided a $1.3 billion bailout to a major regional energy utility. The charges include theft, record-tampering, money laundering, and telecommunications fraud, and could permanently bar him from public office if convicted. This case is part of a larger scandal involving executives from FirstEnergy Corporation and the Ohio Public Utility Commission.

via The New York Times|
#bribery-scheme#felony-charges#firstenergy
legalcrime1 year ago

"Indictments and Outrage: FirstEnergy Bribery Scandal Unfolds"

Former FirstEnergy executives, including the ex-CEO and VP, pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged bribery scheme to influence Ohio's regulatory structure. The scandal involved a $4.3 million bribe to a former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Customers are furious as they continue to pay increased bills, with little restitution, and are calling for transparency and accountability from the utility company. The scandal has led to federal and state indictments, but efforts to repeal the corrupt legislation and implement ethics laws have faced challenges.

via News 5 Cleveland WEWS|
#bribery-scandal#corruption#firstenergy
legalcrime1 year ago

"Former FirstEnergy Executives Plead Not Guilty in $60 Million Ohio Bribery Scandal Indictment"

Two former FirstEnergy executives and the former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio pleaded not guilty to corruption and bribery charges. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a scheme to benefit FirstEnergy and themselves by hijacking Ohio’s regulatory structure. The former chairman will have a GPS ankle bracelet and travel restrictions, while the former executives face a dozen charges each. The scandal involves a $61 million bribe for a $1 billion bailout legislation, and despite extensive coverage and convictions, efforts to repeal the legislation and implement ethics laws have not progressed.

via News 5 Cleveland WEWS|
#bribery#corruption#firstenergy
legalcrime1 year ago

"Whistleblower Celebrates Indictments in FirstEnergy Bribery Scandal"

Three major players, including former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones, have been charged with a combined 27 counts of felony violations in connection to the House Bill 6 scandal, marking a significant development in the largest corruption scandal in Ohio history. The whistleblower, Tyler Fehrman, who exposed the mass public corruption at the Statehouse, expressed satisfaction with the arrests, emphasizing that those involved "deserve to have everything taken away from them." The scandal involved a $61 million bribe to pass legislation benefiting FirstEnergy, and while federal indictments had been previously handed out, this marks the first state-level charges. The indictment alleges serious acts, and there are bipartisan efforts to repeal H.B. 6 and implement ethics laws to prevent similar schemes in the future.

via News 5 Cleveland WEWS|
#bribery-scandal#corruption#firstenergy
crime-and-corruption1 year ago

"White-Collar Criminals at Large: Indictments in $60 Million Bribery Scandal"

Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and former Senior Vice President Michael Dowling have been indicted on multiple felony charges related to a $60 million bribery scandal in Ohio. They failed to surrender as promised and are now on the run. The indictments also include additional charges against former chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Sam Randazzo. This marks the latest development in what has been labeled the largest corruption case in Ohio history, involving a web of bribery, theft, and money laundering.

via Fortune|
#bribery-scandal#corruption#crime-and-corruption
legalcrime1 year ago

"Indicted Former FirstEnergy Executives Fail to Surrender in $60 Million Ohio Bribery Scheme"

Two former FirstEnergy executives, Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling, have been indicted in connection with a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio, failing to surrender as promised. The indictment also includes additional charges against former chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Sam Randazzo. This marks the latest development in the largest corruption case in Ohio history, which has already resulted in prison sentences for former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and lobbyist Matt Borges. FirstEnergy admitted to its role in the bribery scheme and agreed to pay $230 million in penalties as part of a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

via The Associated Press|
#bribery#corruption#firstenergy
legalcrime1 year ago

Ohio utility executives indicted in $60 million bribery scandal

Two former FirstEnergy Corp. executives, Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling, were indicted in connection to a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio, while former chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Sam Randazzo, faces new charges as well. The indictment includes a combined 27 new felony counts, including bribery, theft, engaging in corrupt activity, tampering with records, and money laundering. This marks the latest development in what has been labeled the largest corruption case in Ohio history, involving a scheme to funnel money to political candidates and prevent a repeal referendum from reaching the ballot.

via ABC News|
#bribery-scheme#corruption#firstenergy
legalcrime1 year ago

"Ohio AG Announces New Indictments in House Bill 6 Bribery Scandal"

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the indictment of two former FirstEnergy executives and ex-Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Chairman Sam Randazzo on 27 felony violations related to the House Bill 6 scandal, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. The indictment alleges that the executives and Randazzo were involved in a pay-to-play scheme benefiting FirstEnergy at the expense of Ohio ratepayers, with charges including bribery, money laundering, and theft. This comes after a federal investigation led to the conviction of ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and others in a massive corruption scandal involving a more than $1 billion nuclear bailout.

via The Columbus Dispatch|
#corruption#firstenergy#indictment
legalcrime1 year ago

"Indictments Issued in Ohio's HB6 Scandal Involving FirstEnergy Executives and PUCO Chairman"

Two former FirstEnergy executives and the former Public Utilities Commission of Ohio chairman have been indicted on 27 felony violations related to the House Bill 6 scandal, which involved a $60 million bribe from FirstEnergy to pass the bill. The indicted individuals are accused of orchestrating payments to public officials, and the scandal has led to calls for the repeal of parts of the legislation that continue to cost energy ratepayers.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|
#corruption#firstenergy#hb6-scandal
legalcrime1 year ago

"Indictments Issued in Ohio's HB6 Scandal Involving Utility Executives and Regulators"

Former FirstEnergy executives Chuck Jones and Mike Dowling, along with former top Ohio utilities regulator Sam Randazzo, have been indicted on a combined 27 counts related to a bribery scandal involving the Akron-based utility. The indictments are the latest development in a larger corruption scandal that has already resulted in prison sentences for two individuals, including a former Ohio House speaker. The charges allege that the individuals manipulated the state's regulatory structure to benefit FirstEnergy, with Randazzo accused of accepting a $4.3 million bribe from the company. This is the first time that charges have been filed against any current or former FirstEnergy officials for paying bribes, and it's the first time state-level charges have been filed in the scandal.

via cleveland.com|
#bribery-scandal#corruption#firstenergy
weather2 years ago

"Winter Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages in Northeast Ohio"

More than 7,000 residents in Northeast Ohio, particularly in Lake, Cuyahoga, and Ashtabula counties, are without power due to winter weather, with FirstEnergy reporting over 3,300 outages in Lake County alone. The severe weather has led to uncertainty regarding when power will be restored, and a Wind Advisory in effect until Tuesday night raises the possibility of further outages.

via News 5 Cleveland WEWS|
#firstenergy#northeast-ohio#power-outages
corruption-scandal2 years ago

"Sam assures me that the 2024 issue is under control."

Samuel Randazzo, the former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to bribery and embezzlement. He allegedly received over $4.3 million from FirstEnergy in exchange for favorable actions through PUCO proceedings. Randazzo is implicated in the FirstEnergy bribery and bailout scandal, which has led to the conviction of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder. If convicted, Randazzo faces up to 20 years in prison. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted have been subpoenaed in a civil suit related to the scandal, although they are not accused of any wrongdoing.

via News 5 Cleveland WEWS|
#bribery#corruption-scandal#embezzlement