Post by Logan on Mar 1, 2016 15:40:00 GMT -6
Marc J. Gergely, a Democratic state representative from White Oak, linked to a convicted video gambling kingpin, is expected to turn himself in to authorities Wednesday to face various criminal charges relating to corrupt organizations and gambling devices stemming from a grand jury investigation.
In response to the charges, House Democratic leader Frank Dermody, D-Oakmont, announced this afternoon that, per House rules, Mr. Gergely has stepped aside as chairman of the Labor and Industry Committee. He is not required to resign his House seat.
Mr. Gergely, 46, could not be reached for comment. His attorney did not immediately return a call this morning. At the state Capitol this morning, the door to Mr. Gergely’s office was closed, and the desk in front was unattended.
As first reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a warrant for Mr. Gergely’s arrest was filed Thursday with the West Deer office of District Judge Tom Swan on felony counts of corrupt organizations and dealing in the proceeds of illegal activity, as well as misdemeanor counts involving gambling and election law. The charges were the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Office of Attorney General and the Pennsylvania State Police.
Read more: www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2016/03/01/Pennsylvania-lawmaker-Gergely-charged-with-gambling-corruption/stories/201603010075
In response to the charges, House Democratic leader Frank Dermody, D-Oakmont, announced this afternoon that, per House rules, Mr. Gergely has stepped aside as chairman of the Labor and Industry Committee. He is not required to resign his House seat.
Mr. Gergely, 46, could not be reached for comment. His attorney did not immediately return a call this morning. At the state Capitol this morning, the door to Mr. Gergely’s office was closed, and the desk in front was unattended.
As first reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a warrant for Mr. Gergely’s arrest was filed Thursday with the West Deer office of District Judge Tom Swan on felony counts of corrupt organizations and dealing in the proceeds of illegal activity, as well as misdemeanor counts involving gambling and election law. The charges were the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Office of Attorney General and the Pennsylvania State Police.
Read more: www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2016/03/01/Pennsylvania-lawmaker-Gergely-charged-with-gambling-corruption/stories/201603010075