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Mistrial Looms in $4.3 Million Bribery Case Against Executives

3/31/2026

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The trial of Chuck Jones, former CEO, and Michael Dowling, senior vice president, ended in an impasse after eight days.
Judge Susan Baker Ross may declare a mistrial after jurors did not reach a verdict on a $4.3 million payment to Sam Randazzo.
Prosecutors argued the payment was a bribe, while the defense framed it as a settlement.
Attorney General Dave Yost said Ohio would retry the defendants if necessary.

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Story summary

The trial of Chuck Jones, former CEO, and Michael Dowling, senior vice president, ended in an impasse after eight days.
Judge Susan Baker Ross may declare a mistrial after jurors did not reach a verdict on a $4.3 million payment to Sam Randazzo.
Prosecutors argued the payment was a bribe, while the defense framed it as a settlement.
Attorney General Dave Yost said Ohio would retry the defendants if necessary.