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(Vincent Fumo, after his conviction on 137 counts of fraud. File photo)

Former IRS Attorney Says Government’s Move on Fumo Properties Was Overdue

Keith Fogg, who served more than 30 years in the office of the IRS’ chief counsel, says word that the government has placed liens against the transfer of properties to a family member and a female companion is a bit surprising only in how long it took.

2013/04/08

Ex-Senate Leader, Seven Others Charged In Turnpike Probe

A former state Senate leader and seven others have been charged in a “pay to play” case involving the Pennsylvania Turnpike, state prosecutors said Wednesday.

2013/03/13

(Former Pennsylvania state senator Vincent Fumo, following his sentencing for corruption. File photo)

Vince Fumo, Imprisoned for Fraud, Hospitalized With Heart Problem

A source familiar with the situation says that as of Wednesday, Fumo was hospitalized in stable condition in the intensive care unit of a Kentucky hospital and apparently needs heart bypass surgery.

2013/01/24

Feds Trying To Increase Restitution Demand on Vince Fumo

A federal prosecutor says Fumo, now serving time in a federal prison in Kentucky, should be required to pay an additional $800,000 in restitution on top of $3.4 million he already has paid.

2012/12/14

Former Pa. Senate Leader Faces Charges Of Misusing Taxpayer Money For Political Purposes

Yet another prominent Pennsylvania political figure is facing charges of misusing taxpayer resources for political purposes.

2012/03/16

Ex-Pa. State Senator Re-Sentenced To 61 Months

A long-powerful Pennsylvania senator has been re-sentenced to 61 months in prison in a sprawling corruption case, up from 55 months.

2011/11/10

(The US Courthouse in Philadelphia, near 6th and Market Streets. File photo by Al Novack)

Fumo’s Health At Issue During Resentencing Hearing

Resentencing for convicted former Pennsylvania state senator Vincent Fumo was beginning Wednesday in Philadelphia’s federal courthouse.

2011/11/09

(Former Pennsylvania state senator Vincent Fumo, following his 2009 conviction in federal court on 155 counts of corruption.)

Feds Say Fumo Lying and Denying His Way Through Too-Short Prison Term

The federal government contends that convicted former Pennsylvania state senator Vince Fumo has continued his fraudulent ways in prison — and offers proof in his own prison e-mails.

2011/10/28

New Sentencing For Vincent Fumo Set To Begin November 9th

Fumo’s original 55-month prison sentence was overturned after an appeal by the prosecution.

2011/09/26

Resentencing Ordered For Vincent Fumo, Could Portend Stiffer Sentence

The appeals court agreed with prosecutors that US District Judge Ronald Buckwalter did not explain why he sentenced the Philadelphia Democrat far below federal sentencing guidelines.

2011/08/23

(Federal prosecutor Robert Zauzmer had no comment after today's hearing on Vince Fumo's sentence. Photo by John Ostapkovich)

Feds Go Back To Court To Seek Longer Sentence For Vince Fumo

Prosecutor Robert Zauzmer is asking a federal appeals court in Philadelphia to give former Pennsylvania state senator Vincent Fumo — convicted of 137 counts of corruption — more jail time.

2011/05/25

Federal Appeals Court To Hear Arguments On Length Of Fumo’s Sentence

A federal appeals court today will hear arguments on the government’s appeal of the 55 month sentence for convicted former state senator Vince Fumo. The government contends the trial judge erred in sentencing way below federal guidelines.

2011/05/25