U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan to step down

[maddezmom]

Source: philly.com

U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan to step down
By Emilie Lounsberry

U.S. Attorney Patrick Meehan this morning told his staff that he intends to step down as the top federal prosecutor for the eastern part of Pennsylvania and practice law.
Meehan, a former aide to U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (R., Pa.) and former Delaware County District Attorney, will hold a news conference this afternoon to formally announce his plans.

Meehan, 52, a Republican from Delaware County, was nominated by President Bush for the powerful federal position in August 2001.

During his tenure, prosecutors in his office won convictions in a number of corruption cases, including those involving former City Treasurer Corey Kemp, who is serving a 10-year prison term, and former City Councilman Rick Mariano, who was sentenced to seven years behind bars.



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[no_hypocrisy]

1. Sen. Conyers, quick! Give him a subpoena!

[noel711]

2. Hmmm... McSame Veep candidate???

[LiberalFighter]

3. How many Republicans did he convict?