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Jury can’t reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal

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Summit County Common Pleas Judge Susan Baker Ross instructs the jury to reach a verdict as prosecution and defense attorneys and the defendants ex-FirstEnergy Senior Vice President Michael Dowling and former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones listen during hearing in their case in Baker Ross’ courtroom, in Akron, Ohio, Monday, March 30, 2026. (Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon … Read more

Jury deliberating in corruption trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives accused of $4.3 million bribe

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jurors in Akron began deliberating Tuesday in the corruption trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged for their alleged roles in a sweeping $60 million bribery scheme that resulted in a lucrative bailout of two affiliated nuclear plants. Former CEO Chuck Jones and ex-senior vice president Michael Dowling face charges of … Read more