Former Ohio Speaker, Already Serving Time for Corruption, Indicted on More Charges

Published on March 26, 2024

The former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives has been indicted on multiple state felony charges related to the misuse of campaign funds and ethics violations, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on March 26. This comes after Larry Householder, a Republican, was already convicted on federal charges last year, with the new charges potentially ending his ability to hold public office in Ohio permanently. “This case seeks to hold Mr. Householder accountable for his actions under state law, and I expect that the results will permanently bar him from public service in Ohio,” Mr. Yost said. “State crimes have state penalties, and a conviction will ensure that there will be no more comebacks from the ‘Comeback Kid.’”...