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GOP bigwig and lawyer convicted in massive Pa. bribe swindle
William T. Smith and Alan Stoneman were found guilty by a 11-member jury of conspiracy in a scheme to win state contracts for CTA through bribes and favors. Smith faces up to 45 years, while Stoneman could receive up to five. both await sentencing. The case links to state treasurer R. Budd Dwyer and GOP figures, with broader corruption probes expected to continue.
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Gop Bigwig
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Dauphin County
Cochairman
William T. Smith
Harrisburg
Alan Stoneman
Orange
Calif
Computer Technology Associates
U.S
Malcolm Muir
James West
West
FBI
Smith
Stoneman
Muir
Federal
Newport Beach
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
R. Budd Dwyer
CTA
John Torquato Jr
Torquato
Dwyer
GOP
Robert Asher
LeRoy Zimmerman
Asher
Zimmerman
Smith and Torquato
Elizabeth Stoler