Former GOP Ohio House speaker sentenced to 20 years in prison for $60M bribery scheme

Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme, the largest corruption scandal in Ohio's history. Householder and lobbyist Matt Borges were convicted of racketeering charges related to a scheme funded by FirstEnergy Corp. to secure Householder's power and pass legislation benefiting the company. Householder's attorneys had recommended a much shorter sentence, but the judge delivered a blistering rebuke, accusing Householder of abusing voters' trust. Householder's son and other family members were present in the courtroom.