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Ex-Pennsylvania Lawmaker Convicted

Mar. 16, 2009
Vincent J. Fumo was found guilty of committing $3.5 million in fraud, taking money from two nonprofits and using state employees to do political and personal tasks.
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Fumo trial goes to jury in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, March 4 (UPI) -- The trial of former Pennsylvania state Sen. Vincent Fumo ended Wednesday with the completion of closing arguments and instructions to the jury.

Defense begins closing in Fumo trial

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Defense lawyers began their closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of a former powerful Pennsylvania state senator, Vincent Fumo, and his aide.

Testimony ends in Fumo trial

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Testimony in the corruption trial of former Pennsylvania state Sen. Vincent Fumo ended Thursday with the final witness his former lawyer.

Fumo said staff tasks were volunteer work

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Vincent Fumo, once one of Philadelphia's most powerful politicians, testified Thursday that he wishes he had never been elected to the state Senate.

Former Pa. lawmaker testifies for 3rd day

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Former Pennsylvania state Sen. Vincent Fumo spent a third day on the witness stand Wednesday, this time under cross-examination by a federal prosecutor.

Fumo denies wrongdoing on witness stand

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Former Pennsylvania political power broker Vincent Fumo says he committed none of the crimes he's accused of in a 139-count federal indictment.

Verizon exec: Pa. lawmaker wanted $50M

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- A Verizon executive testified that former Pennsylvania state Sen. Vincent Fumo tried to shake him down for $50 million to avoid breaking up the company.

Star witness grilled in Sen. Fumo trial

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- A private detective is sticking to his claim that he was being paid by the state when he performed investigations for Pennsylvania State Sen. Vincent Fumo.

Fumo corruption trial postponed

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- The corruption trial of Pennsylvania state Sen. Vincent Fumo was postponed after U.S. District Court Judge William Yohn Jr. was hospitalized, officials said.
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