Chuck Jones and a former senior vice president are the first FirstEnergy executives to face federal charges in a corruption probe tied to an Ohio energy

A former CEO and one of his top executives at an Ohio energy company have been indicted on federal racketeering charges.

Two former energy executives are charged in a racketeering scheme and turned themselves into federal authorities on Friday.

A federal grand jury has indicted Charles E. Jones, 69, of Akron and Michael Dowling, 60, of Massillon, on one count each of participating in a racketeering (RICO) conspiracy. According to the Southern District of Ohio,

The Sixth Circuit appeals court also upheld FERC's decision ending the extra return on equity in the state for American Electric Power and Dayton Power.

FirstEnergy Corp. (FE), headquartered in Akron, Ohio, generates, transmits, and distributes electricity as well as offers exploration, production, and distribution of natural gas. Valued at $23 billion by market cap,

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and senior vice president Mike Dowling were charged Friday in federal court for what investigators say was their role in the largest public corruption scheme in Ohio history. A federal indictment was returned Jan. 15 and unsealed today in the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio.

Utilities that provide electricity to the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys say they are preparing for this week’s frigid temperatures.

No comment.” That’s all Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said and walked away. Only at the tail end of DeWine’s press conference last Friday, to announce Lt. Gov. Jon Husted as his pick to replace J.D. Vance in the U.

Former FirstEnergy executives Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling have been indicted on federal charges in connection with House Bill 6 nuclear power plant bailout scheme, the largest corruption scandal in Ohio history.

Two men have been formally charged in a racketeering conspiracy case, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the southern district of Ohio.

Two former FirstEnergy executives are charged in a racketeering scheme and turned themselves into federal authorities on Friday.