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🔊HB6 Defendants Plead ‘Not Guilty’ To Racketeering

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Four major players in Ohio’s capital have pleaded not guilty to federal racketeering charges. They’re accused of being part of a bribery scheme that pushed for the passage and defense of the nuclear power plant bailout.

Matt Borges, FirstEnergy lobbyist and former chair of the Ohio Republican Party, walks out of federal court after an initial appearance on July 21. [Andy Chow]