"Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder Sentenced for Corruption and Retribution"
TL;DR
Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder is set to be sentenced today after being convicted of engaging in a racketeering conspiracy. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 16-20 years, while Householder is requesting 12 to 18 months. Householder was accused of secretly controlling a nonprofit that received $60 million from FirstEnergy Corp, using the funds to build his political power and pass a $1.3 billion nuclear bailout for the company. Three other alleged conspirators have already pleaded guilty or been convicted.
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- Former Ohio Speaker Householder Faces Sentencing in Bribery Scheme The New York Times
- Former Ohio House Speaker Called 'Quintessential Mob Boss' Faces Long Prison Term The Wall Street Journal
- Ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder faces prison in corruption case The Columbus Dispatch
- Prosecutors: Householder sought retribution over OU budget money cut The Cincinnati Enquirer
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