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Law's Michael Benza on FirstEnergy public corruption trial

Media | January 28, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Michael Benza

WCPO: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said that as the FirstEnergy corruption trial begins, the defense will likely argue the alleged bribery was simply “politics as usual,” emphasizing how blurry the line can be between lawful campaign contributions and criminal conduct.

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