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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Now-indicted FirstEnergy executives allegedly worked with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and his team to pass legislation that was the result of the largest corruption scheme in state history, according to newly released text messages. DeWine denies knowing House Bill 6 was a bribe.
FirstEnergy customers furious as former CEO, VP plead not guilty in bribery scandal RELATED: ‘Give me my money’ — FirstEnergy customers furious as former CEO, VP plead not guilty in bribery scandal"I supported this bill because it supported nuclear energy," the governor said Monday. Gov. DeWine deflects questions about texts between him and indicted FirstEnergy executives RELATED: Gov. DeWine deflects questions about texts between him and indicted FirstEnergy executives
He wasn't thrilled with the question and answered that his reputation should give people faith in him.State Rep. Casey Weinstein said he doesn't believe the governor. "At least in the public documents — nothing shows that same type of quid pro quo going to Jon Husted or Governor DeWine," the professor said."It certainly has the appearance of it, but there's no smoking gun in this type of a case yet... but I think they have to be worried."Messages show that DeWine and his staff communicated with FirstEnergy regularly, including meetings and phone calls on a whim with Jones during the campaign.
"Eileen Mikkelsen and I have been working on a quiet effort with the Admin on a modification to HB 6 that DeWine can use as a way to get Obhof to move something good for everyone by end of the month," Dowling texted on June 6, 2019."Admin knows they need to broker a deal between the House and Senate."
"Mike Dawson is going to ask his wife tonight where we stand on it. He thinks we're good. But he'll let us know. That lady is not a major player. Mike Dawson thinks her job On this is to make sure the DeWine team knows how to talk about the API report," Dowling responded, referencing lobbyist Mike Dawson and his wife, DeWine aide Laurel Dawson.
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