Representative Bill DeWeese (D), a 35-year veteran of the Pennsylvania house and former speaker, was convicted in February on felony counts of conspiracy, conflict of interest and three counts of theft.

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REPRESENTATIVE BILL DEWEESE (D), A 35-YEAR VETERAN OF THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE and former speaker, was convicted in February on felony counts of conspiracy, conflict of interest and three counts of theft. DeWeese's conviction is part of a five-year investigation of political corruption in the so-called Bonus Gate case that has seen 11 other Democrats and nine Republicans, including former Speaker John Perzel, either convicted or pleading guilty. DeWeese...