Deadlock Verdict In First-Energy Case Chuck Jones – Black clergy, civil rights leaders stand firm in support, citing decades of service and advocacy

Min Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Following a deadlocked jury and mistrial in the high-profile federal case tied to FirstEnergy, a powerful wave of support has emerged for former executive Chuck Jones—led by Black clergy, civil rights organizations, and longtime community advocates who say his life’s work tells a far different story than the allegations brought against him.

After nine days of deliberation, jurors were unable to reach a unanimous…