Larry Householder

Larry Householder, a former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, has been involved in the largest bribery corruption scandal in Ohio's history. He was convicted in connection with a $60 million bribery scheme related to Ohio's nuclear power industry, which is considered the largest corruption case in the state's history (AP News). Householder was arrested by the FBI on federal RICO charges on July 21, 2020, and was subsequently removed as Speaker by the Ohio House on July 30, 2020 (Wikipedia, Ballotpedia). He faced multiple legal proceedings, culminating in a conviction for racketeering after a jury trial, which resulted in a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison on June 29, 2023 (AP News). Despite his incarceration, reports from March 2024 indicate that he was indicted on 10 new charges, including one that bars him from holding public office again (AP News). Throughout his career, Householder's involvement in this scandal and subsequent legal actions have significantly impacted his political legacy, with his conviction marking the most notable controversy in his public service career.