Judicial Rulings and Procedural Moves
Key Questions
What did Judge Ross rule on the money laundering charges?
Judge Ross dismissed the money laundering charges before deliberations. This was part of recent procedural moves in the case.
Were post-mistrial acquittals or dismissals granted to the defendants?
Judge Ross denied requests for post-mistrial acquittals and dismissals, including the latest motions in April 2026. These denials maintain the cases' progression.
What evidentiary exclusions did Judge Ross enforce?
Judge Ross enforced 14 evidentiary exclusions related to federal, Householder, and Randazzo contexts. These create gaps as the case heads into a potential third trial.
What was the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the convictions?
The Supreme Court declined to hear Larry Householder's appeal, upholding his bribery conviction and 20-year sentence. This confirms the finality of the federal convictions.
What are former FirstEnergy executives seeking after the mistrial?
Two former FirstEnergy officials accused of bribing a state regulator have asked a judge to toss their charges following the mistrial. This motion is part of ongoing procedural challenges.
Judge Ross dismissed money laundering pre-delibs, denied post-mistrial acquittals/dismissals (April 2026, including latest motions), enforced 14 evidentiary exclusions on fed/Householder/Randazzo context; gaps into third trial. SCOTUS fed finality excluded and confirmed.