Bill DeWeese Out On Bail Days After Beginning Prison Term For Corruption

ormer longtime Pennsylvania House Democratic leader Bill DeWeese is out on bail.

PHILADELPHIA — Former longtime Pennsylvania House Democratic leader Bill DeWeese is out on bail days after he began serving a 2 1/2 -to-five-year prison term for corruption.

A spokesman for the State Correction Institution in Camp Hill confirmed late Friday that DeWeese was released on bail.

DeWeese had reported to Dauphin County Prison in Harrisburg on Monday to begin his sentence.

The former Greene County lawmaker served in the House for 35 years, including two years as speaker.

In February, a jury convicted DeWeese of conspiracy, conflict of interest and three counts of theft for using public resources for political purposes. He kept his House seat for more than two months because the constitutional ban on felons serving as legislators is not triggered until they are sentenced.

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[alfo]

11:39 AM on 05/20/2012

I'll take convicted felon getting special treatment of white priviledge for 600 Alex

[omegas3]

11:01 AM on 05/20/2012

He'll have the Tom Delay special at table two...

[LaoShur]

09:30 AM on 05/20/2012

We NEED a Star Chamber for our "representatives"!!!

[morgan1]

06:12 AM on 05/20/2012

I'm absolutely sure he will be on the political stage once more, and elected--It works so well in South Florida.

[374662]

05:35 AM on 05/20/2012

Something is missing from this story. You know, facts, details, reporting - minor journalism stuff.

[capdan9270]

09:11 AM on 05/20/2012

I agree totally. But we are dealing with Huffington, they never let the facts or lack of get in the way of thier articles. What was the basis for being released on bail. Was his conviction overturned and a new trial ordered. Why wasn't he on bail while he was awaiting the start of his prision term. Sounds like more of the same old BS where politicans are held to a lesser standard than the rest of us. Inf fact, come to think of it, Politicans have no standard, no ethics, and certainly no morals.

[canon940]

11:36 PM on 05/19/2012

"It is inconsistent with the principles of civil liberty, and contrary to the natural rights of the other members of the society, that any body of men therein should have authority to enlarge their own
powers... without restraint." --Thomas Jefferson: Virginia Allowance Bill, 1778.

All the men mentioned in this article are attorneys. They lie, cheat and steal at will to pad their pockets. They are all friends with each other and will vehemnently accuse each other in the courtroom so that you think they are mortal enemies. The courtroom to them is a stage and they try to be the smartest actor and win the case.

This is our justice system today. The Attorney General is not qualified to be the general over a latrine. It startes with his boss and goes on down the line. Many politicians are attorneys also. So, why would you not expect them to cover for each other and bail each other out? (using the laws they wrote, of course)

[whatusedtoamazeme]

12:24 AM on 05/20/2012

It' a very sad state of affairs when we settle for this shameful level of leadership. The normal citizen is held to the higher standard and the inmates run the asylum.

[canon940]

01:02 AM on 05/20/2012

We have to change it or...........

[LaoShur]

09:42 AM on 05/20/2012

Well....I Am's what I am's!! And, unfortunately, A different Popeye rules today's version of ethics!

[Iplayeasy]

10:01 PM on 05/19/2012

I'm guessing that he got bail based on the filing of an appeal.

[tweeksmom]

10:14 AM on 05/20/2012

It worked for Tom DeLay. He's out of prison pending his appeal. They do this for people who are "special".....

[Iplayeasy]

09:58 PM on 05/19/2012

So you can bail out of your prison sentence? Since when?

[LiberalDemIda]

09:10 AM on 05/20/2012

I was thinking the same thing.

Or is this privilege only afforded the wealthy and connected?

[Gcock10]

09:16 PM on 05/19/2012

This guy needs to apply for congress in Nigeria.
He will fit in well.
Dem or GOP, JAIL them when they are guilty

[gattic619]

09:09 PM on 05/19/2012

how can you get out of jail on bail?

[smevic]

09:49 PM on 05/19/2012

Appeal and request bail pending the appeal.

[mulepick]

10:14 PM on 05/19/2012

Of course Huff never gathers the facts before running a story but he author may be referring to "shock probation" or "shock parole".

[No more Kool Aid]

09:09 PM on 05/19/2012

Little Timmy Geithner posted for him.. He had some extra untazable disposable income lying around

[edhoeger]

08:39 PM on 05/19/2012

Edwards is bailing out Monday after he is convicted so they can campaign for barry

[rburkhart99]

08:21 PM on 05/19/2012

The Crooks take care of the Crooks. Democrat or Republican they take care of their on, Will draw a cushy retirement with all the benefits he received will being corrupt to start with. They should be kicked out and pension gone.

[fhmjam]

08:08 PM on 05/19/2012

Another figurine to add to my back yard shrine to Pelosi/Reid/Rangel/Wiener/Clinton/Rich/Frank/Dodd/Edwards that I light up with Al Gore mercury/arsenic laden light bulbs......lol.

[jaye4412]

08:35 PM on 05/19/2012

I guess you're forgetting about your Republican pals.. Like Delay, Cunignham, etc.. Don't let your memory get too short..

[Iplayeasy]

10:00 PM on 05/19/2012

Nixon was pardoned so he can't be on the list.

[stopnlisten]

09:28 AM on 05/20/2012

Diaper Dave....

[Gabrielle Kidd]

08:39 PM on 05/19/2012

Don't forget Bush I, bush ii, Cheney, Rice, Powell and the rest.

[ttruckr23]

07:50 PM on 05/19/2012

Had to let him out to run Williams Grove Friday night. Oh.... wrong Deweese you say? Oooops.

Go Fast Freddie...............