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Law's Michael Benza weighs in on corruption trial of former FirstEnergy CEO

Media | May 13, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Michael Benza

Closing arguments begin in corruption trial of former FirstEnergy executives tied to HB 6 scandal

WKYC: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, weighed in on what jurors face in the trial of former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and ex-Senior Vice President Michael Dowling, who face multiple corruption-related charges tied to Ohio's House Bill 6 scandal.

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