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‘Grandstanding’ and Double Agent Accusations: Week Two of FirstEnergy Trial

Disputes over evidence disclosure and defense claims of a legitimate $4.3 million settlement have intensified during the trial of former FirstEnergy executives.

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AKRON, Ohio — FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones signed off on a $4.3 million payment to the man who was about to become the state’s top utility regulator, and reaped the rewards, witnesses testified this week.

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‘Grandstanding’ and double agent accusations: Week two of FirstEnergy trial

AKRON, Ohio — FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones signed off on a $4.3 million payment to the man who was about to become the state’s top utility regulator, and reaped the rewards, witnesses testified this week.

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Witness says ex-FirstEnergy CEO negotiated, signed off alleged bribe

Years before becoming Ohio's top utility regulator, Sam Randazzo's consulting FirstEnergy contract was amended to include a $4.3 million settlement.

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The Repository broke the news in on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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