Trial underway for 2 former FirstEnergy executives charged in HB6 bribery scandal

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) – The jury trial for two former FirstEnergy executives facing criminal charges for their alleged roles in the House Bill 6 scandal, began Tuesday in Summit County Court of Common Pleas.

Jury selection will continue Wednesday and could take all week.

Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and former FirstEnergy Senior Vice President Michael Dowling were indicted in February 2024.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 6 into law in 2019…

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