Ohio’s former top utility regulator surrendered Monday in connection to a $60 million bribery scheme related to a legislative bailout for two Ohio nuclear power plants that has already resulted in a 20-year prison sentence for a former state House speaker.

Sam Randazzo, former chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), self-surrendered at U.S. District Court in Cincinnati after being charged in an 11-count indictment that was returned on Nov. 29, the U.S. Attorney's office said. He was scheduled for an initial appearance later in the day.

"Public officials – whether elected or appointed – are tasked with upholding the highest level of integrity in their duties and responsibilities. Such service to the public must be selfless, not selfish," said U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker. "Through the indictment unsealed today, we seek to hold Randazzo accountable for his alleged illegal activities."

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