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.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Delaware legislators approved bills on offshore wind, creating an Inspector General Office and limiting agreements with federal immigration authorities.
21 hours ago
Philadelphia city workers’ strike continues on Day 5. Talks between union, officials resume
Wage increases are the sticking point in the negotiations.
2 days ago
Currently, members of the public can only see filings of some 350 politicians and other top officials by filing a Freedom of Information Act request.
2 days ago