How will former Sen. Fumo adjust to life on the outside?
Former State Sen. Vince Fumo delivers remarks at City Hall, in Philadelphia. Fumo, a long-powerful Pennsylvania senator was sentenced to prison in a sprawling corruption case. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Vince Fumo. Remember that name? The one time kingmaker convicted of multiple counts of corruption will be released from prison tomorrow after four years. Fumo was sentenced to five and a half years back in 2009, but got time off for good behavior. WHYY’s Senior Reporter Dave Davies joins NewsWorks Tonight Guest Host Jennifer Lynn to discuss Fumo’s future as an ex-con.
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