Perzel Facing Bonusgate Charges

Former state House Speaker John Perzel is one of 10 people connected to the House Republican caucus who are being charged in a new phase of the investigation into misuse of money by the Legislature, known as Bonusgate.

Perzel, his former chief of staff Brian Preski and former House GOP counsel Brett Feese are among those charged with misuse of public resources and employees for campaign purposes, according to Attorney General Tom Corbett.

Corbett announced the latest charges in the ongoing grand jury investigation during a news conference today in Harrisburg.

These charges come 16 months after Corbett's office charged 12 people connected to the House Democratic caucus, including former Democratic Whip Mike Veon, with similar offenses.

To see a list of the defendants and the charges against them, go to the attorney general's Web site.

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