05/31/2024

Former Ohio Leader Larry Householder Pleads Not Guilty to New Charges

He was convicted in March 2023 for his role in orchestrating a $60 million bribery scheme

Imprisoned former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder pleaded not guilty Friday to 10 additional felony counts brought against him by the state.

Attorneys for Householder, 64, entered the plea in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court during an arraignment streamed from Elkton Federal Correctional Institution, where he’s serving 20 years for racketeering in the largest corruption case in state history.

Judge Brendan Sheehan granted a request from Householder's legal team to conduct the hearing remotely. Householder, wearing a prison uniform, did not speak during the hearing or look directly at the camera.

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