The largest public corruption trial in Ohio history is nearing its conclusion, with just one last witness — former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder.
CINCINNATI — The largest public corruption trial in Ohio history is nearing its conclusion, with just one last witness taking the stand: the man accused of accepting a $61 million bribe for legislation to give a $1 billion bailout to FirstEnergy — former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder.
Trau then caught Householder's attorney Rob Glickman heading into the courthouse and asked the same question.Criminal law professor Michael Benza said the defense was right to be worried. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Glatfelter came prepared with recordings, receipts and contradictory statements just made in trial.Trau also asked the federal prosecutors if they were looking forward to today. They smiled but did not respond.
Householder can be heard on recordings talking about Generation Now funds in dollar amounts and also in texts giving script edits and feedback on ads. The prosecution asked if there were any consequences for people who didn't support Householder, but rather his opponent for speaker, Ryan Smith.Glatfelter said this wasn't a hypothetical question, giving him another chance to come clean. He didn't take it.
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