Former Ohio Public Utilities Commission Chairman, Samuel Randazzo, has been charged by a federal grand jury with bribery and embezzlement-related offenses. Randazzo, 74, surrendered at the U.S. District Court in Cincinnati, facing an 11-count indictment from November 29. The charges include conspiring to commit bribery, travel act bribery, wire fraud, and making illegal monetary transactions. The indictment outlines an alleged scheme where Randazzo received over $4.3 million from an energy company to influence PUCO proceedings in their favor. The accusations include manipulating a PUCO Opinion and Order to address the energy company’s future issue. Additionally, Randazzo is accused of embezzling at least a million dollars meant for an energy users’ association through his consulting business. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Parker emphasizes the importance of holding public officials accountable for alleged illegal activities.
By FCCT Editorial Team
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