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Supreme Court Upholds Householder, Borges Convictions; Pardons Sought

4/28/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the racketeering convictions of Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and ex-lobbyist Matt Borges.
After the Court rejected his final appeal, Householder’s lawyer said he will now seek a presidential pardon.
The Justice Department secured the convictions in March 2023 after a six-week trial over a $60 million FirstEnergy bribery scheme.
Matt Borges was transferred to a Cincinnati halfway house in October and is scheduled for release on Nov. 12.

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The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the racketeering convictions of Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and ex-lobbyist Matt Borges.
After the Court rejected his final appeal, Householder’s lawyer said he will now seek a presidential pardon.
The Justice Department secured the convictions in March 2023 after a six-week trial over a $60 million FirstEnergy bribery scheme.
Matt Borges was transferred to a Cincinnati halfway house in October and is scheduled for release on Nov. 12.