Mar 11, 2026

FIRST ENERGY TRIAL


FIRST ENERGY TRIAL 

THE FIRST ENERGY TRIAL CONTINUES TODAY WITH ONE OHIO U.S. SENATOR EXPECTED TO TESTIFY. 
TODAY, SENATOR JON HUSTED IS SET TO TESTIFY REMOTELY IN THE FIRST ENERGY BRIBERY TRIAL. THIS COMES JUST ONE DAY AFTER A JUDGE DISMISSED THE MONEY LAUNDERING CHARGES IN THE CASE. THERE WERE FOUR CHARGES AGAINST THE FORMER CEO, CHUCK JONES AND FORMER EXECUTIVE MICHAEL DOWLING. BUT THE JUDGE SAID THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE FOR CONVICTION. HOWEVER, THE REMAINING CHARGES WILL STAND IN THE CASE INVOLVING ALLEGATIONS OF A $4.3 MILLION BRIBE.


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