Top Pennsylvania House Democrat Convicted of Five Felonies Vows to Remain in Office

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Pennsylvania House Democratic leader Bill DeWeese was convicted by a jury on Monday of five felony charges of theft and conspiracy. DeWeese proclaims his innocence and vows to remain in his House seat and to seek re-election.
In a case that has been called Bonusgate, DeWeese was one of 25 people facing charges. Of those 25 defendants, 6 were legislators and staff. Fifteen people charged in Bonusgate have pleaded guilty.
Bonusgate became public when authorities were notified that a number