FirstEnergy Execs' Bribery Trial: Jury Deadlocks
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In Akron, Ohio, a jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of two former FirstEnergy executives accused of bribery. Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling face charges over a $4.3 million payment to Sam Randazzo, who later became head of the states Public Utilities Commission. Prosecutors allege Randazzo used his position to benefit FirstEnergy, including pushing for House Bill six in 2019, which provided a $1.3 billion bailout for two nuclear plants. The defense argues the payment was a legal settlement extension, not a bribe. The case is linked to a larger scandal around House Bill six, where FirstEnergy admitted guilt and paid a $230 million fine. The jury will resume deliberations on Monday.
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