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

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-01T01:29:36+00:00

A jury in Ohio's corruption trial for former FirstEnergy executives Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling reached an impasse on charges of bribery and conspiracy in a $60 million scheme. The judge may consider a mistrial motion amid ongoing repercussions from the case.

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2026-04-01 01:29:36

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A jury in Ohio’s corruption trial declared an impasse, unable to reach a verdict for former FirstEnergy Corp. executives Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling. They were accused of bribery, conspiracy, and aggravated theft in a $60 million scheme, including a $4.3 million payment to a future top utility regulator. The judge is now considering a mistrial motion, complicating the ongoing fallout from the large-scale corruption case that has already seen other key figures convicted.

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