Ex-Ohio House speaker to be arraigned from prison on state charges, as scheme's impact persists | News, Sports, Jobs vindy.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from vindy.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A jury convicted Householder, 64, on a federal racketeering charge for his role orchestrating a $60 million bribery scheme funded by Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp.
Imprisoned ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder will be arraigned from federal prison on the 10 new felony counts recently brought against him by the state. A Cuyahoga County judge cleared the May 13 appearance to take place by video stream from Elkton Federal Correctional Institution. The 64-year-old Householder is serving 20 years for his role orchestrating a $60 million bribery scheme, funded by Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp., through which he secured power and then passed and defended a $1 billion bailout of two nuclear plants. He has appealed. The state's indictments allege misuse of campaign funds, ethics violations and theft in office.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Former Republican Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder will be arraigned from federal prison on the 10 new felony counts recently brough
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