Tuesday, December 15, 2009

MORE BONOUSGATE CHARGES

A top House Democrat, Bill DeWeese, and just-resigned state Revenue Secretary Stephen Stetler are being charged in the third phase of a legislative corruption investigation in Harrisburg.

Attorney General Tom Corbett says DeWeese, Stetler and an aide to DeWeese are being charged with theft, conspiracy and conflict of interest charges.

Corbett announced the third round of charges stemming from his ongoing grand jury investigation at a news conference today at his Harrisburg office.

DeWeese has served in the House since 1976, including a lengthy term as Democratic floor leader and a stint as speaker in the 1990s.

The charges against Stetler are related to his previous service in the state House. He resigned this morning from his revenue post.

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