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Greg Skrepenak Pleads Guilty

Greg Skrepenak Pleads Guilty - Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 7:21PM EST

Reported by: Eyewitness News
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010 @ 07:21pm EST
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- Former Luzerne County Commissioner Greg Skrepenak pleaded guilty in federal court to taking bribes. Skrepenak admitted to taking $5,000 from a developer for help in getting a government-subsidized loan.

Skrepenak was the 23rd person charged in the corruption probe. He was released on his own recognizance. He's now scheduled for sentencing on May 12.

The corruption probe came to light one year ago Tuesday. Eyewitness News' lead I-team investigator Andy Mehalshick broke the story that day in 2009. He continues to follow the latest developments and charges in the federal probe. Stay tuned to Eyewitness News.