Judge sends charges against DeWeese to trial
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A district judge says he’s heard enough evidence to send public corruption charges against Rep. Bill DeWeese to a county court for trial. Linglestown District Judge William Wenner made the ruling Monday after listening to testimony for part of the day.
The case revolves around the role campaign work played in the offices of the Greene County Democrat.
DeWeese’s preliminary hearing began Monday morning with testimony from former employees.
DeWeese is a veteran lawmaker who’s been speaker, majority leader and whip.