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between 2010 and 2021 Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich's office announced on Tuesday The felonies are one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity two counts of aggravated theft and six counts of money laundering Randazzo was previously charged in the scandal but those charges were dismissed after he died by suicide “By holding Sam Randazzo’s shell company accountable for its role in the HB 6 scandal we send a clear message to those who would hold Ohio’s government hostage to their private interests — you will not escape justice,” Kolkovich said in a prepared statement “It is time for those in the backrooms of this state to realize that the days of rigging government for their own ends are over.” charges were also dismissed against co-defendant IEU-Ohio Administration Co. a Summit County Prosecutor's Office spokesman said via text message was dissolved before Randazzo's death and did not have assets or a surviving shareholder Randazzo's widow was a surviving shareholder in SFA-Ohio Randazzo used SFA-Ohio to steal funds from a client of his now known as the Ohio Energy Leadership Council While representing Industrial Energy Users of Ohio Randazzo negotiated legal settlements with FirstEnergy to the apparent benefit of Industrial Energy Users of Ohio's members FirstEnergy paid Randazzo millions of dollars for what he billed as "consulting," and Randazzo did not disclose those payments to Industrial Energy Users of Ohio Randazzo moved legal settlements between Industrial Energy Users of Ohio and FirstEnergy through the shell company and stole much of the money Industrial Energy Users of Ohio lost more than $1.2 million because of Randazzo's and SFA-Ohio's criminal acts influenced Randazzo to advance FirstEnergy's private interests stemmed from an investigation of the Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OCIC) task force That task force includes members of the Summit County Prosecutor's Office Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Summit County Sheriff's Office Summit County Common Pleas Judge Susan Baker Ross issued maximum fines totaling $95,000 against SFA-Ohio and ordered SFA-Ohio forfeit $1.42 million to the OCIC Baker Ross also ordered SFA-Ohio to forfeit $191,642 in cash to Industrial Energy Users of Ohio and that SFA-Ohio sell Franklin County real estate valued at about $550,000 and give the proceeds to Industrial Energy Users of Ohio Patrick Williams covers growth and development for the Akron Beacon Journal He can be reached by email at pwilliams@gannett.com or on X a self-described dreamer and lover of her community enjoys her work managing properties in Knoxville and restoring neighborhoods through reconstruction projects Randazzo has renewed and built upon the beauty of the areas where she works with a goal of helping residents feel like they belong in their Knoxville neighborhoods I am a community-oriented person who values strong connections My commitment to maintaining properties in our downtown and urban communities reflects my desire to create thriving neighborhoods where people can feel a sense of belonging One of our properties had been vacant for a while before we purchased it It sat empty and was a hole in our community The house represented a neighbor or family we could have We chose to buy this house and make it into a home and it was a beautiful day when we handed the keys over to its new tenant We've watched over the years as they develop relationships with neighbors What is the greatest professional obstacle you’ve had to overcome and how did you overcome it?Accessing capital to fund our projects was the most difficult hurdle to jump The days of a banker shaking your hand and knowing "you're good for it" have come and gone My way around this was building sweat equity There were a lot of late nights and hard work put into literally building something that the bank thought was valuable so we could then fund our next project I'll prioritize ensuring that the positive impact of the new baseball stadium is felt by all This means advocating for strategic resource allocation in surrounding areas focusing on greenways and infrastructure to promote walkability and biking I'll also continue supporting historic zoning to protect neighborhoods while maintaining affordable housing What is your biggest professional dream?Currently I am working to maintain what we have already built and do it well one day I would love to build infill homes that give a nod to what once was on the empty corners of our neighborhoods Many of the designs of old properties were well thought out and use space in efficient ways yet character-preserving structures that breathe new life into these oldest communities One of my biggest takeaways from remodeling during 2020 with material shortages was the importance of waiting for the right materials we made some compromises that I now regret long-lasting materials will ensure that a 100-year-old house remains a part of the community for centuries to come What motivates you?I'm a dreamer and motivated to create lasting impacts that touch many in the community bigger reward." While taking calculated risks can be beneficial you must remember that not all risks lead to greater rewards A balanced approach involves careful assessment and considering long-term sustainability I couldn't tell you how many times someone has asked if I will "Airbnb" a property because they think it would be an amazing short-term rental just because it would be amazing doesn't mean it makes financial sense or is right for the community What trait do you most want in a co-worker?Having a dependable co-worker fosters trust and collaboration Knoxville is a city rich with talented and caring individuals To ensure our community continues to thrive it's essential more people step up and volunteer their time you can make a significant impact on issues that matter to you community involvement becomes even more crucial and our family enjoys frequent international travels spending several months at a time exploring different cultures allowing us to learn from diverse perspectives and bring insights back to Knoxville We find embracing global perspectives enriches our lives and creates a more interconnected world 10% off products and services for Chapman University students and faculty with school ID was one good dive away from becoming the one-meter board champion at last weekend’s Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) Swimming and Diving Championships he hadn’t done an inward two-and-a-half somersault tuck in almost a year Randazzo was the life of the party the whole day long Catching up with divers from other schools but winning was not the first thing on his mind In a competitive and pressurized environment that’s when I get a lot more anxious and tend to make mistakes,” he told The Panther Even though he had won last year's three-meter championship Randazzo wasn’t expecting much this go-around With waffles and frites at consistent disposal and the chance to travel all across another continent Randazzo couldn’t be blamed for letting his sport take a backseat but rather caught up with his European friends and saw the sights “I really didn’t come in (to the season) with any expectations of even performing well at SCIACs,” he said Randazzo kept his body in tune while across the Atlantic which involves moving from point A to point B in the most efficient way He has always been drawn to movement based sports There’s no need to worry about the ball on the field or what his opponents are doing it feels more natural when all he has to worry about is how to contort his own body Parkour also provides him with a more creative outlet he can do whatever he wants on the open pavement The air is a more paint-by-numbers form of art but diving holds a special place in Randazzo’s heart as well It’s all about controlling and perfecting motions It may not give room for creative interpretation as each dive has to be done a specific way if you want to win Randazzo took a few dives in his pool at home before coming back to Chapman With only a couple of months to train for the SCIAC championship meet he needed to shake off the rust as soon as possible “It felt like cramming for a test,” he said had a six point lead in the 1M event after the first eight rounds Randazzo added difficulty to each of his three final dives his opponent stretched the lead all the way to 10 after round nine Nicknamed “The Dazzler” by his parkour buddies it has stuck for Randazzo on the diving team as well His artistry in the air on the final two dives backed up the moniker Randazzo added 0.6 difficulty to his penultimate dive But you don’t win anything by playing it safe Despite his low expectations and bubbly attitude there was no shot he would lay down the sword Flying in the air at the East Los Angeles College Swim Stadium he finished with his highest score on the night: 60.90 His back one-and-a-half somersault two-and-a-half twist free which is a dive that looks as complicated as it sounds was executed well enough to give him a slender 0.05 advantage over Matheis Matheis had the edge with a more difficult final routine Into the inward two-and-a-half somersault tuck they went it simply came down to who performed it better With Kendrick Lamar’s album “GNX” bumping in his ears Randazzo was no longer vibing with those around him Had he even done the dive in the past year as it had been one of his highest scoring descents last season “There’s no real reassurance in it,” he said his score for the dive tallied up to 52.70 Matheis was up next and anything under that would secure the win for Randazzo What was only a few minutes turned into a millennium as Randazzo held his breath The entire Chapman dive team gathered around their teammate A guy who hadn’t been there for most of the year and wasn’t even expecting a chance at a victory it read “46.50.” Randazzo had outlasted his opponent.  done it well and walked home with a second place medal flipping off ledges and jumping from building to building bringing a smile to his teammates and opponents Of course he was going to take a shot at glory His teammates swarmed him with hugs and congratulations Randazzo’s parents watched proudly from the stands taking pictures and soaking in the moment.  “I was still coming back from study-abroad-brain Randazzo also said that he was more relieved than anything to simply complete all of his dives He called being on the podium a “nice bonus,” on top of his joy of being around a community of like-minded people People who enjoy a sport where body movement is everything People who joke around and know how to have a good time Perhaps there was nervousness for one moment 2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab Center daughter of the late Anthony and Maria (Ciciro) Panzarella Marigrace (Dustin) Ratliff; grandchildren Amanda (Austin) Wagner Alison (Megan) Sperry; step-grandchildren Eric (Gina) Randazzo and David Randazzo She is predeceased by three brothers: Frank Charles and Joseph Panzarella; three sisters: Nancy Maggio Memorials may be made in Theresa’s memory to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday (Orchard and Cushing Streets,) Fredonia at 11 am Online condolences can be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of New York | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391 (WXYZ) — As part of our Smart Shopper series how about stores where you can get deals every day there are 20 plus varieties of apples," Sam Randazzo said Randazzo prides himself on buying around the globe to get the best deals – like 50 cents for avocados $1.39 per pound for clementines and $3.49 for dragonfruit which is a dollar cheaper than most chains we have had one philosophy and that’s to deliver the bottom barrel price with the best quality we can possibly offer," Randazzo said I spend 50% less here than at local grocery stores Richardson said Randazzo's is the only place he will buy fruits and vegetables because of the savings I probably wouldn’t have much of a business," Richardson said where he said the rule of thumb is the more you buy "If you have a deep freezer and a big family there are still ways to save while you shop Where Your Voice Matters who recently founded Clarity Golf Mentoring which aims to help players--both juniors and adults--become high-level tournament players was also chasing a fourth NCGA Public Links title."I looked at the scoreboard on my phone on the 17th hole and saw that it was just Nick and myself," said the 43-year-old Cohn "Losing stings when there is some minor history on the line." Cohn early on was the guy to chase A stumbling block would be a double-bogey on No.12 but he did bounce back to play his final six holes at 1-under par.Randazzo put himself in position with a front nine 33 he'd add a birdie on No.13 but later slipped with a bogey on 16 before his heroics on 18."Honestly I didn't know I needed to make it to win I looked at the scores when I walked up the fairway after hitting my second shot and I was at 3-under at the time," Randazzo said I convinced myself that I wanted to make it for a good finish regardless I'm so happy it went in."Both Randazzo and Cohn had entered the final round three and four strokes back Perchak went from an opening 68 to a 73. Third place went to Ryan Sloane at 140 after his second straight 70. For Randazzo the victory was also sweet for another reason It was his first NCGA victory as an individual since the passing of his maternal grandfather Randazzo changed his last name to Moore to honor his grandfather. "Every win I get is dedicated to him," Randazzo said These golfers are so good out here who we're playing with Feels like all the hard work is paying off Thank you to the NCGA for these events because it feels amazing when you win." View full results for NCGA PubLinks Home  |  Tournaments  |  Courses  |  Equipment  |  Players  |  Rankings  |  About Us  |  Contact Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardFans announcers and a LASIK company react to Tony Randazzo’s strike call: ‘Better vision better calls’ Umpire Tony Randazzo was trolled by a LASIK company after his strike call during the Phillies’ loss to the Giants During the Phillies’ 10-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Monday longtime umpire Tony Randazzo became the center of attention on social media In the bottom of the seventh inning, Phillies All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto was at bat with the Phillies trailing by 8-4 with two runners on first and second base The team’s rally from behind ended abruptly when Randazzo called a strike on what should have been ball four “That is way off the plate,” McCarthy said “That was as egregious a miss as you will see from a home plate umpire.” Even Giants announcers Dave Flemming and Javier Lopez were shocked by the call “Two gifts in the at-bat but you will take it if you’re Erik Miller and you’re the Giants Fans were eager to go on social media and voice their opinion on the call Even LASIK.com used the moment as an opportunity to troll the umpire and get a little bit of promotion for their eye surgery Our Philly locations will be ready after the game,” the company posted While others expressed their feelings through memes Giants announcers Dave Flemming and Javier López agreed with the Philly guys. "He walked him. NO HE DID NOT. Strike 3 called. Wow. Realmuto's unhappy and I don't blame him.""Two gifts in the at-bat but you will take it if you're Erik Miller and you're the Giants. Oh wow." pic.twitter.com/YXxC5FZ14A Better Vision. Better Calls.Still offering all MLB umps free LASIK.Our Philly locations will be ready after the game. 😑pic.twitter.com/7zMVPreOjp worst call by tony randazzo pic.twitter.com/OjymDmn3dM That could've changed the entire GAME for the Phillies Tony randazzo wears glasses and still didn’t see how far outside that was Everyone but Tony Randazzo knew that was ball four Tony Randazzo pic.twitter.com/p94VVFLj7n The Manny Randazzo King Cake is a traditional version with a dedicated local following Ryan Haydel with a rolled king cake dough at the family business on Jefferson Hwy. in Jefferson La. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) But Fleurty Girl owner Lauren LeBlanc Haydel's house is split over king cake Though her husband, Ryan Haydel, is part of the celebrated Haydel family bakery, one of the classic New Orleans area king cake spots LeBlanc Haydel isn't afraid to make it known that her loyalty is with Manny Randazzo's she did a blind taste test between the two In the video posted to her social media accounts LeBlanc Haydel immediately tells the cakes apart during her taste test saying Manny Randazzo's remains her favorite "Haydel's crust is crispier," LeBlanc Haydel said "The contrast between the crust and the outside is different For longer than she's known her husband, LeBlanc Haydel has sold Manny Randazzo's king cake in her store Her loyalty to their cakes is what made her store the first Randazzo's retail distributor in the New Orleans area Fleurty Girl, a boutique established in 2009 sells uniquely curated southern goods and apparel LeBlanc Haydel now runs nine locations throughout Louisiana and one in Bay St Louis locations receive a fresh order of king cakes All other stores restock the king cakes on Saturday The nostalgia attached to the Randazzo's king cake is what keeps the sweet treat at the top of LeBlanc Haydel's list it just tastes like the magic of Mardi Gras from my childhood," LeBlanc Haydel said "Even though there are so many king cakes out these days it's hard to find one that tops the one that you first fell in love with Though the king cake business in New Orleans is super competitive LeBlanc Haydel has managed to connect the bakers The Randazzos were even invited to their wedding And when the couple was at the altar, LeBlanc Haydel even included a line about Randazzo's king cake in her vows. even though Haydel still insists his king cake is better "It is kind of weird writing Manny Randazzo a check as Lauren Haydel Editor's note: The king cake bracket has been paused due to a technical issue Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:nolanewstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: died Tuesday October 8,2024 at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab Center A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St (Corner of Orchard and Cushing Streets) Fredonia Onlinecondolences can be made at larsontimko funeralhome.com Brooklyn-based actor Vincent Randazzo is set to make his debut with The Huntington Theatre Company as Harlequin in Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux's 1732 play "The Triumph of Love," which is currently running at the Huntington Theatre through April 6. (More information at this link.) that rational thought has a more direct bearing on objective reality than impulse since they play a crucial role in human life – none more so is the play's message as it presents the story of Léonide a princess whose uncle usurped the throne years before She has fallen in love with the kingdom's rightful heir The problem is that Agis has been raised by a famous philosopher who has rejected feelings – erratic and prone to error as they are – for the clarity of reason Hermocrates has also raised Agis to believe that Léonide is his enemy since Hemocrates assumes that Léonide would do anything to protect her status He's wrong about that; having fallen in love with Agis Léonide wishes to restore him to the throne The fact that she wants to marry him means that she will keep her position in society cooking up an ingenious scheme to outmaneuver the philosophy of Hermocrates even as she conquers Agis' affections Cue that ever-reliable (and implicitly homoerotic) engine of comedic chaos: Cross-dressing as a means of disguise similarly disguised – Léonide infiltrates the household of Hermocrates and proceeds to make everyone there (including his sister The plot threads quickly twist into a Gordian knot of compounded lies and desperate stratagems with an all-around not-so-subtle frisson of same-sex desire The play's suspense grows as the question looms: What Sword of Damocles will sever this particular gnarl while the other might somehow lead to a happy ending who helps keep the play's comedic sensibilities on track even as the heroes of the piece engineer one seduction after another audiences could get a "Fatal Attraction" vibe and start wondering if any bunnies are going to get boiled Harlequin's instant penetration of Léonide's disguise leavens the layers of deceit allowing "The Triumph of Love" to assume a more benign affect "Absolutely!" the ACT-trained actor agrees It hearkens to the change that the characters are going to go through by allowing this spirit of 'We want the money,' and 'We want the fun'" on the part of Harlequin But he's not in it just for the gold coins Léonide slips him "I think he's definitely a romantic," Randazzo adds of Harlequin he gives his heart completely and goes above and beyond for the object of his affection." Randazzo gave EDGE the rundown on thoughts vs when people can't agree on simple facts – translator Stephen Wadsworth's supple English rendering and what makes Harlequin the "beating heart" of the play EDGE: Do you see this as a play that pits reason against emotion – or as encouraging a reconciliation between reason and emotion Vincent Randazzo: I think it's the reconciliation I think especially when you look at Léonide she uses both to entice all three of these people and ingratiate them to her I think what ultimately makes a human being is reason and emotion butting up against one another by Stephen Wadsworth is very much contemporary particularly when it comes to some of my wordplay You would think it would come out like a Shakespeare sense of humor but it's very much things that we understand now I thought that the balance of finding those places was so delicate and also so deftly accomplished in the translation He doesn't seem like a fool or clown – he's the sort of person you would expect to have a wild weekend He's not a creepy clown where he's constantly horning on someone He sometimes gets a little carried away because he feels so much of the world This is such an opportunity to break the rhythms and shake things up that when it happens he can't help himself; he would be completely taken over the moon about the ability to use his language EDGE: Harlequin is a borrowing from commedia dell'arte How are you dealing with the fact that he's coming from a different genre Vincent Randazzo: That's been a constant conversation between me and [director] Loretta [Greco]: How much commedia do we want Because that changes what you do and what your intentions are as a character if you're really committing to the commedia style which is very much [rapid-fire patter] "da-da-da da-da-da-da-da!" versus the flavor of commedia but he's so much more in their world; he's just a little bit different I think Léontine and Hermocrate keep him around because he's the heart they may be lacking "I know more about the affairs of the heart than anybody else around here," and I think there's real truth in that EDGE: Do you think you have a little bit of Harlequin – or Trickster any general mischief maker – in you that you're drawing on for this [Laughing] I've played lots of different types of clowns but this type of clown is probably the most different from me but the heart of Harlequin is definitely mine The mischief with a smile is something I'm fully pulling from my own life "I want to see if I can push your buttons just a touch." That comes from love but every once in a while it's good to get a little spiky with people EDGE: There's a queer vibe in any play where comedy arises from people pretending to be the opposite sex and I think Harlequin is the one who's most in on that joke Are you women?" He hasn't even gotten confirmation that they are what magnificence is happening that I see these beautiful men that are also women We needed something like this – we needed to shake up the dynamic." When Hermocrate is telling Agis [about Léonide] "She comported herself as the prettiest boy." Léonide and Corine have something about them It is sort of immaterial if they are men or women There is something attractive about them – physically and emotionally and intellectually – that is stimulating all of the characters but [what they say] also changes every other scene and it doesn't change any of the other characters' affinity towards them EDGE: Do you think of Harlequin as something of a court jester and his musings and his talents have just not been put to use so I think a lapsed court jester would be the way to describe him "The Triumph of Love" runs March 7 – April 6 at the Huntington Theatre Company. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Two companies created by the former head of the state’s utilities regulating panel to take bribes from FirstEnergy in the House Bill 6 case have made a deal with the state to close out proceedings against them It’s the latest development in what’s been called the largest bribery and corruption scandal in Ohio history Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced the deal The first three counts are first-degree felonies The telecommunications fraud and aggravated theft counts are second-degree felonies and the money laundering counts are third-degree felonies the billion-dollar nuclear power plant bailout was being introduced and championed by Republican then-speaker Larry Householder The companies will pay around $2.25 million in fines Former FirstEnergy executives Michael Dowling and Chuck Jones face trial on state charges in the spring Jones is facing 10 counts and Dowling faces 12 but the case against him was dismissed following his death and got a little help from behind the plate home plate umpire Tony Randazzo made one of the worst ball-strike calls you'll see all season and it helped the Nationals in a tough spot Nats closer Kyle Finnegan opened the ninth inning with a 5–2 lead but surrendered a single to Anthony Volpe before walking Jazz Chisholm Jr to bring the tying run to the plate with no outs Cabrera was ready to pounce but the first offering was an 86 mph splitter that missed the plate by a mile blue??????? pic.twitter.com/ThFMFgxqgm That ball looks like it's nearly a foot outside Cabrera was put on his back foot and fouled off the next two pitches He got Alex Verdugo to ground out back to the mound then struck out Gleyber Torres to end the game Randazzo had some big misses during Wednesday's game But the missed call in the ninth loomed large The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER NOT UMPIRE TONY RANDAZZO - San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (75) has his cap and glove checked by umpire Charlie Ramos during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves MILWAUKEE (AP) — Umpire Tony Randazzo didn’t work the Miami Marlins-Milwaukee Brewers game on Sunday afternoon because of what was described as a non-life-threatening medical issue The nature of Randazzo’s issue wasn’t specified Randazzo was expected to be the first-base umpire for Sunday’s game The Marlins-Brewers game had a three-man umpiring crew instead with scheduled second-base umpire Alex Tosi moving over to first Watch: Psycho Slab Cape Solander Goes Bonkers (Video) Tosh Tudor, Jacob Szekely and Skip McCullough Score an All-Time Indo Swell Run Ari Browne On A Liddle-Influenced Displacement Hull In New Zealand NewsAll NewsEventsBig Wave NewsWorld Surf LeagueEnvironmentalIndustryWave PoolsPosts List More Than $321,000,000,000 At Risk: Deep Sea Controversy Announcing the First UK Surf and Skate Expo in Two Decades Aussies Rescue 10Ft Great White Shark with Bare Hands (Video) “COMING OUT TO CALIFORNIA WAS LIKE GOING TO THE MOON.” How far removed did Jersey feel from the surfing world when you grew up there? Well, it was definitely a different place. It wasn't even in the realm of what you'd consider a surfing environment. As far as everyone else was concerned the chance of someone coming out of Jersey and doing well was about as likely as somebody coming off Lake Michigan today. But it's come a long way since then. There are tons more people surfing now. Were you aware that surfing wasn't normal behavior for that area? No. We didn't know any better. When you're a kid you don't know what's outside that bubble you're in, or care. We were so fired up on surfing it wouldn't have mattered. Hanging out at the beach every summer it was just the natural progression. I was tiny at the time, standing up on those little blue and white foam boards. Like those pool toys you get at K-Mart or Right Aid? Exactly. We'd run people over all day long on those things. Were there any guys in the area who surfed well before you came along? Yeah, there were definitely a few. Steve Dwyer, the Maverick's guy, he was a little bit older than we were and he was one of the main guys from where I grew up. Guys knew what they were doing but there was no way for us to get to that next level. Our crew was pretty isolated, even from the rest of the East Coast. Once you left home how did you feel the rest of the surfing world viewed you guys? Still, how'd you get passed that back then? Randazzo’s death clouds path forward on criminal, civil FirstEnergy bribery cases cleveland.com (subscription required): Jonathan Entin explained how the death of Sam Randazzo—the former Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Chairman accused of bribery in the FirstEnergy scandal—doesn’t necessarily close the book on the case Randazzo’s estate would need to determine how or whether to mount a defense Interested in participating in a research study Looking for an upcoming event in your department Subscribe to The Daily Items that appear in the Community Postings section are submitted by visitors Posts are reviewed to ensure they are appropriate for our audience but typically are not edited by University Marketing and Communications Case Western Reserve University is committed to academic freedom and promoting diversity of thought The views of those who speak on our campus do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration or any other segment of the university community