PAT MEEHAN RESPONDS TO SENTENCING OF FORMER STATE SENATOR VINCE FUMO

By MEEHAN FOR PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia, PA – Former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan made the following statement regarding the sentencing of former State Senator Vince Fumo:

“While I am deeply disappointed in the length of former Senator Vince Fumo’s sentence, we cannot forget that justice was realized and Vince Fumo was soundly convicted for a pattern of criminal behavior. He has been removed from the legislature and is now going to jail. This is a remarkable event that no one thought would happen.”

“When the jury spoke back in March, they did so unambiguously and found him guilty on all counts. Fumo’s crimes were far worse than those of others – such as Corey Kemp and Rick Mariano – and yet his sentence was dramatically less severe. We are sending the wrong message to those in power that if you abuse the public trust, don’t worry because the punishment will be weak.”

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July 14, 2009 at 7:24 pm

--pa2010.com Staff