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*State Representative [[Vanessa L. Brown]] (D) convicted of bribery.(2018)<ref>http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/convicted-philly-lawmaker-refusing-to-resign-bribery-sting-corruption-tyron-ali-20181204.html</ref> |
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* [[Suicide]] rates [[Seasonal effects on suicide rates|do not increase]] during the December holiday season,<ref name=CDCsuicide>{{cite web|title=Holiday Suicides: Fact or Myth?|url=http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/suicide/holiday.html|publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> despite multiple media reports that promote this misconception.<ref name=AnnenbergSuicideMyth>{{cite web|title=Winter Holiday Suicide Myth Continues to be Reinforced in Press|url=http://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/Downloads/Releases/ACI/Holiday%20Suicide%20release%202010.pdf|publisher=The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> Multiple studies in Europe and North America show that the incidence of suicide and psychiatric emergency room visits is at or below average in December, especially on and around [[Christmas|Christmas Day]], though suicides tend to spike on [[New Year's Day]]. Suicide rates peak in the spring and early summer. |
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*[[Pennsylvania Treasurer|Treasurer of Pennsylvania]] [[Barbara Hafer]] (D) convicted of lying to the FBI. (2017)<ref>http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/state/pa-hafer-treasurer-ireland-lying-fbi-pay-to-play-20171031.html</ref> |
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*State Representative [[Marc Gergely]] (D) convicted of conspiracy. (2017)<ref>http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2017/08/15/State-Rep-Marc-Gergely/stories/201708150073</ref> |
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*State Representative [[Leslie Acosta]] (D) convicted of embezzlement. (2016)<ref name="New York Times">{{cite news|last1=Bidgood|first1=Jess|title=Pennsylvania's Attorney General Is Convicted on All Counts|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/16/us/trial-kathleen-kane-pennsylvania-attorney-general.html|accessdate=16 August 2016|agency=The New York Times|publisher=The New York Times|date=16 August 2016}}</ref> |
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*[[Pennsylvania Attorney General|Attorney General of Pennsylvania]] [[Kathleen Kane]] (D) was convicted of perjury. (2016)<ref name="New York Times" /> |
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*State Representative [[Louise Bishop]] (D) was convicted of corruption. (2016)<ref name="phillyvoice">{{cite web|url=http://www.phillyvoice.com/state-rep-louise-bishop-resigns-seat-pleads-no-contest-failing-report-1500-gift/|publisher=phillyvoice.com|title=State Rep. Louise Bishop resigns seat, pleads no contest to failing to report $1,500 gift | PhillyVoice|accessdate=10 January 2017}}</ref> |
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*State Representative [[Michelle Brownlee]] (D) was convicted of a conflict of interest. (2015)<ref name="pennlive">{{cite web|url=http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2015/06/rep_michelle_brownlee_enters_g.html|publisher=pennlive.com|title=Rep. Michelle Brownlee enters guilty plea in pay-to-play case; resigns seat immediately | PennLive.com|accessdate=10 January 2017}}</ref> |
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*State Representative [[Harold James (Pennsylvania politician)|Harold James]] (D) was convicted of corruption. (2015)<ref name="articles.philly.com">{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2015-06-03/news/62968848_1_plea-deal-sting-operation-tyron-b|publisher=articles.philly.com|title=Archives – Philly.com|accessdate=10 January 2017}}</ref> |
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*State Representative [[Ronald Waters]] (D) was convicted of bribery. (2015)<ref name="articles.philly.com" /> |
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*[[Pennsylvania Treasurer|Treasurer of Pennsylvania]] [[Rob McCord]] (D) pleaded guilty to two counts of extortion. (2015)<ref name="politicspa">{{cite web|url=http://www.politicspa.com/mccord-to-plead-guilty-to-extortion-charges/63461/|publisher=politicspa.com|title=McCord to Plead Guilty to Extortion Charges | PoliticsPA|accessdate=10 January 2017}}</ref><ref name="pennlive2">{{cite web|url=http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2015/02/ex-treasurer_rob_mccords_guilt.html#incart_m-rpt-2|publisher=pennlive.com|title=Ex-Treasurer Rob McCord's guilty plea in extortion case didn't go off without a hitch | PennLive.com|accessdate=10 January 2017}}</ref> |
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*State Senator [[LeAnna Washington]] (D) was convicted of conflict of interest. (2014)<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://articles.philly.com/2014-11-01/news/56292088_1_leanna-washington-hockeimer-jr-grand-jury-report|title = Washington pleads guilty to conflict-of-interest charges|last = Nadolny|first = Tricia|date = November 1, 2014|work = The Philadelphia Inquirer|accessdate = 1 December 2015|via = |last2 = Parks|first2 = Jessica}}</ref> |
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*Turnpike Commission CEO [[Joseph G. Brimmeier|Joe Brimmeier]] (D) pleaded guilty to felony conflict of interest charges. (2014)<ref name=":0a">{{Cite web|title = Lat turnpike defendants plead guilty but avoid prison|url = http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/7200502-74/brimmeier-former-turnpike|website = TribLIVE.com|accessdate = 1 December 2015|language = en-US}}</ref> |
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*Turnpike Commission Chief Operating Officer George Hatalowich (D) pleaded guilty to felony conflict of interest charges. (2014)<ref name=":0"/> |
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*Turnpike Commission Chairman [[Mitchell Rubin]] (D) was sentenced to 24 months of probation for his plea to commercial bribery. (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Ex-Turnpike Chairman Mitchell Rubin pleads guilty, gets probation in corruption case|url = http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/11/ex-turnpike_chairman_mitchell.html|website = PennLive.com|accessdate = 1 December 2015}}</ref> |
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*State Representative [[Jose Miranda (politician)|Jose Miranda]] (D) was convicted of fraud. (2013)<ref name="triblive">{{cite web|url=http://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/8832802-74/former-state-corruption|author=Brad Bumsted|publisher=triblive.com|title=Pa. breeding ground for corruption, experts say | TribLIVE|accessdate=10 January 2017}}</ref> |
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*Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice [[Joan Orie Melvin]] (R) was convicted in February 2013, on six of seven corruption charges including theft of services, criminal conspiracy, and misappropriation of state property. (2013)<ref>[https://archive.today/20130817165849/http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/state/20130221_ap_guiltyonallbut1countforjusticemelvin.html?c=r]</ref> |
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*State Senator and Republican [[Majority Whip]] [[Jane Orie]] (R) was convicted in March 2012, of 14 counts of forgery, conflict of interest and theft of services, which included five felonies. (2012)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/11547673-418/pa-gop-sen-jane-orie-convicted-of-theft-of-services.html|title=Pa. GOP Sen. Jane Orie convicted of theft of services|agency=Associated Press|publisher=Suntimes.com|accessdate=25 October 2014}}</ref> |
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*State Senator and Democratic Minority Floor Leader of the [[Pennsylvania Senate]] [[Bob Mellow]] (D) pleaded guilty to using Senate staffers for campaigns. (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citizensvoice.com/news/state-mellow-will-lose-11-580-monthly-pension-after-guilty-plea-1.1330464|title=State: Mellow will lose $11,580 monthly pension after guilty plea|last=Swift|first=Robert|publisher=Citizensvoice.com|accessdate=25 October 2014}}</ref> |
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*State Representative [[Joseph F. Brennan]] (D) announced that he was withdrawing his reelection bid after allegations that he assaulted his wife and then drove drunk from the scene of the incident.<ref>{{Cite web|title = PA state Rep. Joe Brennan not running|url = http://articles.mcall.com/2012-08-22/news/mc-pa-brennan-withdraws-20120822_1_brennan-northampton-county-democratic-party-democratic-chairman-rick-daugherty|website = tribunedigital-mcall|accessdate = 1 December 2015}}</ref> He was later convicted on both the DUI and assault charges.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Brennan Gets Jail Time, Unpaid Leave from Caucus Job|url = http://www.politicspa.com/brennan-gets-jail-time-unpaid-leave-from-caucus-job/45145/|website = www.politicspa.com|accessdate = 1 December 2015}}</ref> (2012) |
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*[[Pennsylvania Department of Revenue|Secretary of Revenue of Pennsylvania]] [[Stephen Stetler]] (D) convicted of using state resources. (2012)<ref name="pennlive3">{{cite web|url=http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2016/07/capitol_corruption_parade.html#28|publisher=pennlive.com|title=A guide to Pa.'s long history of government corruption | PennLive.com|accessdate=10 January 2017}}</ref> |
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*State Representative [[John M. Perzel]] (R), pleaded guilty to eight criminal charges, including two counts of conflict of interest, two counts of theft, and four counts of conspiracy, concerning a scheme to spend millions of taxpayer dollars on computer technology from [[Aristotle, Inc.]] for the benefit of Republican political campaigns. (2011)<ref name="boston.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/09/01/former_speaker_of_pennsylvania_house_pleads_guilty_to_corruption/|title=Former speaker of Pennsylvania House pleads guilty to corruption|work=Boston.com|accessdate=25 October 2014|date=1 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="tribune-democrat">{{cite web|url=http://tribune-democrat.com/latestnews/x1862285352/Perzel-gets-at-least-2-1-2-years-in-corruption-case|publisher=tribune-democrat.com|title=Perzel gets at least 2 1/2 years in corruption case | Local News | tribdem.com |accessdate=10 January 2017}}</ref> |
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*State Representative [[Brett Feese]] (R) sentenced to 4 to 12 years in state prison, an additional 2 years of probation, a $25,000 fine, and $1 million in restitution for his role in the Computergate state government corruption scandal. (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/02/ex-rep_brett_feese_gets_state.html|title=Ex-Rep. Brett Feese gets state prison term, ordered to pay $1 million restitution in corruption case|work=PennLive.com|accessdate=25 October 2014}}</ref> |
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*[[Mayors of Allentown, Pennsylvania|Mayor of Allentown]] [[Ed Pawlowski]] (D) convicted of corruption. (2018)<ref name="resign">{{cite news|last1=Opilo|first1=Emily|last2=Hall|first2=Peter|title=Source: Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski to resign Thursday|url=http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-nws-allentown-mayor-pawlowski-to-resign-20180307-story.html|accessdate=March 7, 2018|publisher=Allentown Morning Call|date=March 7, 2018}}</ref> |
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*[[Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania|Mayor of Reading]] Vaughn Spencer (D) convicted of corruption, bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy. (2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/former_reading_mayor_convicted.html|title=Former Reading mayor convicted in federal corruption trial|last=Press|first=The Associated|website=PennLive.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref> |
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*Upland Borough [[City Councilman]] Edward M. Mitchell (R) convicted of bribery, conspiracy, theft by deception, and restricted activities. (2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/pennsylvania/marplenewtown/delco-councilman-gets-prison-kickback-scheme-da|title=Delco Councilman Gets Prison For Kickback Scheme: DA|date=2018-09-18|website=Marple Newtown, PA Patch|language=en|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref> |
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*Assistant [[City solicitor|City Solicitor,]] [[Allentown, Pennsylvania|Allentown]] Dale Wiles convicted of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. (2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/former-allentown-assistant-city-solicitor-sentenced-former-mayor-edwin-pawlowski-s-pay|title=Former Allentown Assistant City Solicitor Sentenced in Former Mayor Edwin Pawlowski’s Pay-to-Play Scheme|date=2018-11-28|website=www.justice.gov|language=en|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref> |
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*[[District Attorney of Philadelphia]] [[R. Seth Williams]] (D) convicted of bribery. (2017)<ref name=resigned>{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/philly-da-seth-williams-xxxxxxxx-20170629.html|title=Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams pleads guilty in his federal corruption trial|publisher=|accessdate=29 June 2017}}</ref> |
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*[[Mayor of Harrisburg]] [[Stephen R. Reed|Steven R. Reed]] (D) pleaded guilty to theft of public funds. (2017)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wgal.com/article/former-harrisburg-mayor-stephen-reed-pleads-guilty-to-20-stolen-property-charges/8629518|title=Former Harrisburg Mayor Pleads Guilty|last=Johnson|first=Porcha|date=February 23, 2017|website=|access-date=}}</ref> |
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*[[Tax collector|Tax Collector]], [[York County, Pennsylvania|York County]] [https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/former-township-tax-collector-sentenced-five-years-probation-theft-300000-public-funds Melissa Ann Arnold] convicted of theft of public funds. (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/former-township-tax-collector-sentenced-five-years-probation-theft-300000-public-funds|title=Former Township Tax Collector Sentenced|last=|first=|date=February 24, 2015|website=Justice.gov|access-date=}}</ref> |
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*[[Tax collector|Tax Collector,]] [[Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Delaware County]], Robert Henry Park (R) pleaded guilty to theft. (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.delcotimes.com/news/aldan-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-million-in-borough/article_2fd9778c-67c7-55e9-9b25-12fb54e8bd58.html|title=Aldan tax collector pleads guilty to stealing $1.3 million in borough, William Penn School District funds|last=Rose|first=Alex|website=The Delaware County Daily Times|language=en|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref> |
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*[[Tax collector|Tax Collector]], [[Berks County, Pennsylvania|Berks County]], Jodie Mae Keller pleaded guilty to two counts of theft. (2013)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Tax-Collector-Theft-211532621.html|title=Small Town Tax Thief Must Repay $19K|website=NBC 10 Philadelphia|language=en|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:39, 6 March 2019
- State Representative Vanessa L. Brown (D) convicted of bribery.(2018)[1]
- Treasurer of Pennsylvania Barbara Hafer (D) convicted of lying to the FBI. (2017)[2]
- State Representative Marc Gergely (D) convicted of conspiracy. (2017)[3]
- State Representative Leslie Acosta (D) convicted of embezzlement. (2016)[4]
- Attorney General of Pennsylvania Kathleen Kane (D) was convicted of perjury. (2016)[4]
- State Representative Louise Bishop (D) was convicted of corruption. (2016)[5]
- State Representative Michelle Brownlee (D) was convicted of a conflict of interest. (2015)[6]
- State Representative Harold James (D) was convicted of corruption. (2015)[7]
- State Representative Ronald Waters (D) was convicted of bribery. (2015)[7]
- Treasurer of Pennsylvania Rob McCord (D) pleaded guilty to two counts of extortion. (2015)[8][9]
- State Senator LeAnna Washington (D) was convicted of conflict of interest. (2014)[10]
- Turnpike Commission CEO Joe Brimmeier (D) pleaded guilty to felony conflict of interest charges. (2014)[11]
- Turnpike Commission Chief Operating Officer George Hatalowich (D) pleaded guilty to felony conflict of interest charges. (2014)[12]
- Turnpike Commission Chairman Mitchell Rubin (D) was sentenced to 24 months of probation for his plea to commercial bribery. (2014)[13]
- State Representative Jose Miranda (D) was convicted of fraud. (2013)[14]
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin (R) was convicted in February 2013, on six of seven corruption charges including theft of services, criminal conspiracy, and misappropriation of state property. (2013)[15]
- State Senator and Republican Majority Whip Jane Orie (R) was convicted in March 2012, of 14 counts of forgery, conflict of interest and theft of services, which included five felonies. (2012)[16]
- State Senator and Democratic Minority Floor Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate Bob Mellow (D) pleaded guilty to using Senate staffers for campaigns. (2012)[17]
- State Representative Joseph F. Brennan (D) announced that he was withdrawing his reelection bid after allegations that he assaulted his wife and then drove drunk from the scene of the incident.[18] He was later convicted on both the DUI and assault charges.[19] (2012)
- Secretary of Revenue of Pennsylvania Stephen Stetler (D) convicted of using state resources. (2012)[20]
- State Representative John M. Perzel (R), pleaded guilty to eight criminal charges, including two counts of conflict of interest, two counts of theft, and four counts of conspiracy, concerning a scheme to spend millions of taxpayer dollars on computer technology from Aristotle, Inc. for the benefit of Republican political campaigns. (2011)[21][22]
- State Representative Brett Feese (R) sentenced to 4 to 12 years in state prison, an additional 2 years of probation, a $25,000 fine, and $1 million in restitution for his role in the Computergate state government corruption scandal. (2011)[23]
Local
- Mayor of Allentown Ed Pawlowski (D) convicted of corruption. (2018)[24]
- Mayor of Reading Vaughn Spencer (D) convicted of corruption, bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy. (2018)[25]
- Upland Borough City Councilman Edward M. Mitchell (R) convicted of bribery, conspiracy, theft by deception, and restricted activities. (2018)[26]
- Assistant City Solicitor, Allentown Dale Wiles convicted of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. (2018)[27]
- District Attorney of Philadelphia R. Seth Williams (D) convicted of bribery. (2017)[28]
- Mayor of Harrisburg Steven R. Reed (D) pleaded guilty to theft of public funds. (2017)[29]
- Tax Collector, York County Melissa Ann Arnold convicted of theft of public funds. (2015)[30]
- Tax Collector, Delaware County, Robert Henry Park (R) pleaded guilty to theft. (2014)[31]
- Tax Collector, Berks County, Jodie Mae Keller pleaded guilty to two counts of theft. (2013)[32]
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- ^ http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/state/pa-hafer-treasurer-ireland-lying-fbi-pay-to-play-20171031.html
- ^ http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2017/08/15/State-Rep-Marc-Gergely/stories/201708150073
- ^ a b Bidgood, Jess (16 August 2016). "Pennsylvania's Attorney General Is Convicted on All Counts". The New York Times. The New York Times. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ "State Rep. Louise Bishop resigns seat, pleads no contest to failing to report $1,500 gift | PhillyVoice". phillyvoice.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "Rep. Michelle Brownlee enters guilty plea in pay-to-play case; resigns seat immediately | PennLive.com". pennlive.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Archives – Philly.com". articles.philly.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "McCord to Plead Guilty to Extortion Charges | PoliticsPA". politicspa.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "Ex-Treasurer Rob McCord's guilty plea in extortion case didn't go off without a hitch | PennLive.com". pennlive.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ Nadolny, Tricia; Parks, Jessica (November 1, 2014). "Washington pleads guilty to conflict-of-interest charges". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ "Lat turnpike defendants plead guilty but avoid prison". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
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:0was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Ex-Turnpike Chairman Mitchell Rubin pleads guilty, gets probation in corruption case". PennLive.com. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
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- ^ "Pa. GOP Sen. Jane Orie convicted of theft of services". Suntimes.com. Associated Press. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ Swift, Robert. "State: Mellow will lose $11,580 monthly pension after guilty plea". Citizensvoice.com. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ "PA state Rep. Joe Brennan not running". tribunedigital-mcall. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ "Brennan Gets Jail Time, Unpaid Leave from Caucus Job". www.politicspa.com. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ "A guide to Pa.'s long history of government corruption | PennLive.com". pennlive.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "Former speaker of Pennsylvania House pleads guilty to corruption". Boston.com. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ "Perzel gets at least 2 1/2 years in corruption case | Local News | tribdem.com". tribune-democrat.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ^ "Ex-Rep. Brett Feese gets state prison term, ordered to pay $1 million restitution in corruption case". PennLive.com. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ Opilo, Emily; Hall, Peter (March 7, 2018). "Source: Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski to resign Thursday". Allentown Morning Call. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Press, The Associated. "Former Reading mayor convicted in federal corruption trial". PennLive.com. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
- ^ "Delco Councilman Gets Prison For Kickback Scheme: DA". Marple Newtown, PA Patch. 2018-09-18. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
- ^ "Former Allentown Assistant City Solicitor Sentenced in Former Mayor Edwin Pawlowski's Pay-to-Play Scheme". www.justice.gov. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
- ^ "Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams pleads guilty in his federal corruption trial". Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ Johnson, Porcha (February 23, 2017). "Former Harrisburg Mayor Pleads Guilty".
- ^ "Former Township Tax Collector Sentenced". Justice.gov. February 24, 2015.
- ^ Rose, Alex. "Aldan tax collector pleads guilty to stealing $1.3 million in borough, William Penn School District funds". The Delaware County Daily Times. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
- ^ "Small Town Tax Thief Must Repay $19K". NBC 10 Philadelphia. Retrieved 2018-12-13.