AP: Pa. rep says he'll resign when sentenced

8 February 2012, 10:45 am

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker who has been convicted on corruption charges said Wednesday he will follow tradition and step down from the House of Representatives when he is sentenced, but that he hopes to delay the proceeding so he can run for re-election. "The state constitution requires that, upon sentencing, I would relinquish my seat and I certainly will behave in this honored chamber, as I always have," Rep. Read more on NewsOK.com ... Read More »

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