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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

"Imprisoned Ex-Ohio House Speaker Faces 10 New Charges"

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder faces new charges in state court, including theft in office, aggravated theft, telecommunications fraud, money laundering, and tampering with records, which could permanently disqualify him from holding public office. The charges stem from a pay-to-play scandal involving Akron-based FirstEnergy and a $1 billion bailout for two nuclear plants. Householder is also accused of using $750,000 from his campaign account for his criminal defense and failing to accurately report his finances on ethics forms. He has been convicted in a federal racketeering conspiracy case and is appealing the conviction. Two former FirstEnergy executives and an ex-Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Chairman have also been charged in connection with the scandal.

via The Columbus Dispatch|
#corruption#criminal-charges#larry-householder
crime2 years ago

Former Ohio House Speaker Transferred to Oklahoma Prison for 20-Year Sentence

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, convicted in a corruption scheme involving bribery and money laundering, has been transferred to an Oklahoma federal prison to serve his 20-year sentence. Householder and lobbyist Matt Borges were found guilty of participating in a $60 million bribery scheme funded by FirstEnergy Corp. to secure Householder's power and pass a $1 billion nuclear power plant bailout. Borges, sentenced to five years, is serving his time in a federal prison in Michigan. The investigation into the corruption scheme remains ongoing.

via ABC News|
#bribery#corruption-scheme#crime
politics2 years ago

Ohio House speaker receives 20-year prison sentence for $60M bribery involvement

Former Ohio State House Speaker Larry Householder has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, the maximum sentence possible, for his involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme. Householder and former Ohio Republican Party leader Matt Borges were found guilty of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise involving bribery and money laundering. Householder orchestrated a scheme funded by FirstEnergy Corp. to secure his power in the Ohio Legislature and pass a $1 billion nuclear power plant bailout. The judge emphasized that the sentencing sends a message that the rule of law applies to everyone, including politicians.

via WLWT Cincinnati|
#bribery-scheme#corruption#larry-householder
politics2 years ago

Former GOP Ohio House speaker sentenced to 20 years in prison for $60M bribery scheme

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme, the largest corruption scandal in Ohio's history. Householder and lobbyist Matt Borges were convicted of racketeering charges related to a scheme funded by FirstEnergy Corp. to secure Householder's power and pass legislation benefiting the company. Householder's attorneys had recommended a much shorter sentence, but the judge delivered a blistering rebuke, accusing Householder of abusing voters' trust. Householder's son and other family members were present in the courtroom.

via PBS NewsHour|
#bribery-scheme#corruption-scandal#larry-householder
crime2 years ago

Ohio's Largest Bribery Scheme: Former House Speaker Householder Sentenced to 20 Years

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in the largest bribery scheme in Ohio's history. Householder and ex-GOP chair Matt Borges were found guilty of felony racketeering for passing a $61 million scheme for a billion-dollar bailout, House Bill 6, at the expense of taxpayers. The judge called it the "biggest corruption case in Ohio history" and emphasized that Householder had betrayed the trust of the voters. The FBI had requested a 16-20 year sentence for Householder, while his defense attorneys argued for 12 to 18 months. Householder's sentencing comes ahead of Borges' sentencing on Friday.

via Ohio Capital Journal|
#bribery-scheme#corruption#crime
politics2 years ago

"Former Ohio House Speaker Sentenced to 20 Years in $60M Bribery Scheme, Appeals Verdict"

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a $60 million bribery scheme, the largest corruption scandal in Ohio's history. Householder was immediately taken into custody after the sentencing. He had appealed for leniency, but the judge declared that his "patience with Larry Householder has expired." Householder and lobbyist Matt Borges were convicted of a single racketeering charge each for orchestrating the bribery scheme, which involved securing Householder's power, passing legislation for a nuclear power plant bailout, and stifling a ballot effort to overturn the bill.

via The Associated Press|
#bribery-scheme#corruption-scandal#larry-householder
politics2 years ago

"Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder Sentenced for Corruption and Retribution"

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder is set to be sentenced today after being convicted of engaging in a racketeering conspiracy. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 16-20 years, while Householder is requesting 12 to 18 months. Householder was accused of secretly controlling a nonprofit that received $60 million from FirstEnergy Corp, using the funds to build his political power and pass a $1.3 billion nuclear bailout for the company. Three other alleged conspirators have already pleaded guilty or been convicted.

via cleveland.com|
#corruption#larry-householder#ohio
politics2 years ago

"Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder Sentenced for Corruption and Bribery Scheme"

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder is set to be sentenced for his involvement in a $61 million illegal bribery scheme that helped him regain political power. Prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of 16 to 20 years, while Householder's attorneys have asked for a sentence of one to one-and-a-half years. Householder and four others were charged with participating in a pay-to-play scheme that secured Householder's control of the Ohio House of Representatives and passed a $1.3 billion bailout for two nuclear plants. Householder's conviction marks a significant fall from grace for the once-powerful politician.

via The Columbus Dispatch|
#bribery#corruption#larry-householder
sports2 years ago

FirstEnergy loses stadium sponsorship deal with Browns.

The Cleveland Browns and FirstEnergy Corp. have agreed to end their stadium naming rights agreement, leaving the team's home field to be called Cleveland Browns Stadium for now. The decision comes after FirstEnergy admitted its role in bribing Larry Householder, the former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Haslam Sports Group, which owns the Browns, is committed to pursuing a renovation of the stadium, which could open the door to a new naming rights deal.

via ESPN|
#cleveland-browns#firstenergy#larry-householder