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Senator Husted Ordered to Testify in FirstEnergy Bribery Trial

3/7/2026

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Senator Jon Husted of Ohio is ordered to testify via video in the FirstEnergy bribery trial.
Critics question his absence from testimony after a fundraiser in Ohio, given his claim he must be in Washington for the Iran war.
Husted's spokesperson says he offered multiple dates for in-person testimony.
Democrats demand accountability ahead of the Senate election.
The trial involves bribery allegations tied to a $1 billion bailout for FirstEnergy.

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Senator Jon Husted of Ohio is ordered to testify via video in the FirstEnergy bribery trial.
Critics question his absence from testimony after a fundraiser in Ohio, given his claim he must be in Washington for the Iran war.
Husted's spokesperson says he offered multiple dates for in-person testimony.
Democrats demand accountability ahead of the Senate election.
The trial involves bribery allegations tied to a $1 billion bailout for FirstEnergy.