Ohio utility corruption defendants to SCOTUS: Bribes are free speech

Published on January 8, 2026

The only two individuals who have stood trial for their role in the largest utility corruption scandal in Ohio’s history have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review their cases and reverse their convictions. If the court accepts their case and ultimately rules in favor of the defendants, it would also likely affect…

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