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Ex-State Rep. Veon Convicted in Bonusgate Scandal

Ex-State Rep. Veon Convicted in Bonusgate Scandal - Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:02AM EST

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Tuesday March 23 2010
DAUPHIN COUNTY - A jury has convicted former State Representative Mike Veon.

Veon was found guilty of 14 out of 59 counts late last night in Dauphin County.

Veon and a number of co-defendants were accused of directing lofty bonuses to state workers in exchange for their help on campaigns.

A total of 25 people have been arrested since the investigation started rolling three years ago.

Since then one Veon associate has been acquitted of all charges.

Thirteen people still await trial.