FirstEnergy public corruption trial begins

By: Morgan Trau

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 976

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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The trial against two former FirstEnergy executives who are accused of masterminding the largest public corruption scheme in Ohio history has begun, as jury selection took place Tuesday in Summit County.

“There are so many different fees, and I don’t even know what they’re for,” FirstEnergy customer John Makley said.

For the past several years, when Makley looked at his utility bill, he blamed the state.

“I’m disappointed that because of those indiscretions they threw …

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