Ohio Gov. DeWine Linked to FirstEnergy Scandal
TL;DR
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is implicated in a major corruption scandal involving FirstEnergy, which funneled millions in dark money to support his campaign and influence legislation. DeWine's administration is accused of ignoring multiple warnings and red flags about the corrupt activities, leading to the passage of House Bill 6, a $1.3 billion bailout for FirstEnergy's nuclear and coal plants. DeWine claims ignorance of the corruption, raising questions about his competence or complicity.
- Phenomenally corrupt or insanely incompetent? What is Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's deal? • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Capital Journal
- Gov. Mike DeWine texted with then-FirstEnergy executive Chuck Jones, who is now indicted related to the House Bill 6 scandal: Ohio Has Issues WKYC.com
- Accused ex-FirstEnergy exec lists DeWine, Husted as possible witnesses The Columbus Dispatch
- Text messages link DeWine to FirstEnergy dark money payment Dayton Daily News
- Editorial: DeWine scandal | The Blade Toledo Blade
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