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COLUMBUS (WJW) – Federal prosecutors are pushing for former Speaker of the Ohio House Larry Householder to receive a near-max sentencing for his involvement in the state’s biggest bribery scandal.
Back in March, Householder and former state Republican Party Chairman Matt Borges were found guilty of accepting a $60 million bribe from FirstEnergy to pass a bailout bill for its nuclear plants.
Now, in court documents filed Thursday, federal prosecutors are requesting the court to sentence Householder to 16 to 20 years in prison.
“Such a sentence reflects the seriousness of the offense, will provide deterrence, and is consistent with the sentences imposed by other courts for similar conduct,” court documents said. “Such a sentence also will communicate to the public that the rule of law applies to everyone, including prominent public officials.”
He’s scheduled for sentencing on June 29.