FirstEnergy's $1 Million Dark Money Donation to Jon Husted's 2017 Campaign Exposed
Documents reveal FirstEnergy's significant political contributions through dark money groups ahead of Ohio's controversial nuclear plant bailout legislation.
- FirstEnergy channeled $1 million to a dark money group backing Jon Husted's gubernatorial campaign in 2017, aiming to bolster political support for nuclear plant bailouts.
- The donation was part of a broader strategy by FirstEnergy to influence key political figures and secure favorable legislation in Ohio.
- Husted, not directly implicated in the bribery scandal linked to House Bill 6, has a long history of supporting policies beneficial to utilities.
- Documents detailing the donations were released following public records requests by multiple news organizations.
- Ongoing litigation and calls for transparency continue as FirstEnergy faces scrutiny over its political spending and influence.
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