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Last Updated on Friday, 15 August 2008 09:37 Written by rslcpol Friday, 15 August 2008 09:37
From the HeraldStandard:
DeWeese, D-Waynesburg, brushed off attacks from fellow House Democrats who have called on the 12-year leader of the Democratic caucus to step down following an investigation by the state attorney general’s office.
In July, Attorney General Tom Corbett announced charges were filed against 12 people connected to the House Democratic caucus. The grand jury that reviewed the evidence accused the defendants of illegally diverting millions in taxpayer dollars to underwrite political campaigns and personal perks.
Among those charged was DeWeese’s former chief of staff, Michael Manzo.