"Former Ohio Speaker Householder Sentenced in Bribery Scheme: Ohioans Pay the Price"
Former Ohio House Speaker Larry L. Householder is set to be sentenced for his involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme with FirstEnergy Corporation, which resulted in a $1.3 billion bailout for two struggling nuclear power plants. Prosecutors have recommended a sentence of up to 20 years. The case highlights the pervasive issue of dark money in politics and the susceptibility of state legislatures to manipulation by special interests. The investigation into the scandal is ongoing, and FirstEnergy has faced significant fines and legal consequences.