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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos and Julie Carr Smyth

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

Bribery Investigation Ohio - (Akron Beacon Journal)

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 corruption, bribery, conspiracy and aggravated theft for paying $4.3 million to a future top utility regulator in Ohio who helped the draft bailout legislation known as House Bill 6 and delivered the company other favors. Both have pleaded not guilty.

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