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legalcrime1 year ago

"Ex-PUCO Chairman Sam Randazzo Found Dead Amid Bribery Trial"

Samuel Randazzo, former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, died by suicide while facing state and federal trials for bribery charges. He was accused of funneling over $4.3 million from FirstEnergy and its affiliates for personal use and was indicted on multiple counts of bribery, theft, and money laundering. His death comes after a year of legal battles and investigations, and serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support.

via ABC6OnYourSide.com|
#bribery-charges#federal-trials#legalcrime
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
crime2 years ago

"Former Ohio Utility Regulator Indicted in $60 Million Bribery Scandal"

Samuel Randazzo, the former chairman of Ohio's Public Utilities Commission, has been indicted on 11 counts, including bribery, wire fraud, and making illegal monetary transactions. The charges stem from a $4.3 million payment Randazzo received from energy company FirstEnergy, which was linked to a bribery scandal involving House Bill 6, a ratepayer-funded nuclear power plant bailout. If convicted, Randazzo could face up to 20 years in prison.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|
#bribery#corruption#crime
crime2 years ago

Former State Public Utilities Chairman Indicted for Federal Bribery and Embezzlement Crimes

Samuel Randazzo, the former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to bribery and embezzlement. The indictment alleges that Randazzo received over $4.3 million from an energy company in exchange for providing favorable actions through PUCO proceedings. He is also accused of embezzling funds meant for an association of large, industrial energy users in Ohio. If convicted, Randazzo could face up to 20 years in prison.

via Department of Justice|
#bribery#corruption#crime