FirstEnergy
Tracked across 3 events · 30 articles · First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last active Apr 19, 2026
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Regulatory
FirstEnergy is at the center of a $60 million bribery scandal, having made a $4.3 million payment to Sam Randazzo before his appointment as a utility regulator. The company admitted to funding the plot through dark money groups, leading to significant legal and reputational damage.
Feb 03, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
FirstEnergy admitted to underwriting the bribery scheme to secure a $1 billion bailout for its nuclear power plants. The company's former CEO and lobbyist are facing retrial, and internal communications reveal efforts to funnel 'dark money' to political campaigns, severely damaging its reputation and potentially leading to further legal repercussions.
Apr 19, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
FirstEnergy Corp. is a joint owner of FirstEnergy===FirstEnergy Transmission, which is a key developer of the project. This project enhances the company's overall transmission infrastructure and service capabilities.
Feb 16, 2026 · 11 articles
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FirstEnergy Underwrote a $60 million bribery schemeOhio Bribery Scandal...
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FirstEnergy Funneled 'dark money' to nonprofits benefiting political campaigns Freedom FrontierOhio Bribery Scandal...
Michael Dowling
former employer
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FirstEnergy
Michael Dowling was a former lobbyist for FirstEnergy and is involved in the bri
Jon Husted
beneficiary of contributions
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FirstEnergy
FirstEnergy funneled 'dark money' to nonprofits that benefited Jon Husted's camp
Mike DeWine
beneficiary of contributions
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FirstEnergy
FirstEnergy funneled 'dark money' to nonprofits that benefited Mike DeWine's cam
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