Bill DeWeese

DeWeese was born April 18, 1950, in Pittsburgh and raised in rural Greene County. After earning a B.A. in history at Wake Forest University, he joined the United States Marine Corps 1972–1975.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/local/20091216_DeWeese_s_rise_and_long_career_in_Harrisburg.html|title=DeWeese's rise and long career in Harrisburg|first=By Mario F. Cattabiani, Inquirer Staff|last=Writer}}

After leaving the Marines, DeWeese was elected to the Pennsylvania House in a 1976 special election{{Cite news|last=Roddy|first=Dennis B.|title=DeWeese stunned by charges in corruption probe|newspaper= Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|date=December 16, 2009|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09350/1021197-454.stm}} and represented the 50th district (consisting of all of Greene and parts of Fayette and Washington Counties) for the ensuing thirty-six years.{{Cite web|url=https://old.post-gazette.com/pg/09350/1021197-454.stm|title=DeWeese stunned by charges in corruption probe|website=old.post-gazette.com}}

DeWeese's ascent through the echelons of House Democratic leadership began when he was elected by his colleagues as Majority Whip in 1988. Upon the death of Speaker of the House James Manderino, DeWeese was elected House Majority Leader in January 1990, serving in that position until he was elected Speaker of the House for the 1993–94 term. In 1994, he lost the Speakership when Democratic Rep. Tom Stish switched parties, giving the GOP the majority.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/11/28/us/democrat-by-a-hair-goes-republican.html|title=Democrat by a Hair Goes Republican|work=The New York Times |agency=Associated Press|date=November 28, 1994|via=NYTimes.com}}

He went on to serve as Minority Leader from 1994 until 2006. With the election of fellow Democrat Ed Rendell as Governor of Pennsylvania in 2003, DeWeese was able to wield more influence than otherwise would have been expected from a Minority legislator.{{cite web|title=The PA Report "Power 75" List|work=Pennsylvania Report|publisher=Capital Growth, Inc.|date=January 31, 2003|url=http://www.pa-report.com/uploaded_pdf/PAReportPower75_.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060920200116/http://www.pa-report.com/uploaded_pdf/PAReportPower75_.pdf|archive-date=September 20, 2006}}

Following November 2006 elections, a tight race in Chester County gave a slim 102-101 majority to the Democrats, DeWeese became Democratic speaker-designate. Days before the General Assembly convened on January 2, 2007, Rep. Thomas Caltagirone of Berks County announced he would not support DeWeese as speaker but would remain a Democrat. For the second time, DeWeese was denied the speakership by a member of his own party. DeWeese then nominated Philadelphia County Republican Rep. Dennis O'Brien for the office of Speaker. O'Brien defeated fellow Northeast Philadelphia Republican John Perzel in a 105–97 vote.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/perzel-is-out-as-the-pennsylvania-house-chooses-obrien-as-the-new-speaker/article_1f174f48-8021-5c06-b164-8685a9854d1c.html|title=Perzel is out as the Pennsylvania house chooses O'brien as the new speaker|first=NCNews|last=Staff|website=New Castle News}}

{{Main|2005 Pennsylvania General Assembly pay raise controversy}}

DeWeese supported a legislative and judicial pay raise in 2005. After criticism from the media and activist groups, DeWeese joined his colleagues in a near unanimous repeal of the pay raise.{{Cite web|url=https://old.post-gazette.com/pg/05320/607333.stm|title=Senate OK's pay hike repeal bill; Rendell signs it|website=old.post-gazette.com}}

DeWeese reorganized the Democratic Caucus following the vote. Members who voted in favor of the pay raise were promoted to those positions; while those who voted against lost such positions as a result of their opposition. Republicans and a small number of fellow Democrats, including Governor Ed Rendell, criticized DeWeese's move; but he stood by his decision, explaining that those who opposed the pay-raise legislation knew the realignment would be a consequence.{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/12306502.htm|title=Moves in Pa. House to Stand|access-date=September 26, 2006|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060926025616/http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/12306502.htm|archive-date=September 26, 2006}}

Despite the defeats of several legislative leaders in the wake of the pay scandal, DeWeese fought off a 2006 primary election challenge and was elected for an additional term in office on November 7, 2006.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2012/01/campaigning_was_required_state.html|title=Campaigning was required, state Rep. Bill DeWeese's ex-aide testifies|date=January 26, 2012|website=pennlive}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribliveoffers.com/|title=Welcome|website=www.tribliveoffers.com}}

In 2006, the Democratic party won a 102–101 majority in the House, giving DeWeese a second chance at the speaker's gavel. However, several Democratic representatives were rumored to be unhappy with DeWeese. Among them were Rep. Rosita Youngblood of Philadelphia, whom DeWeese accused of being "owned lock, stock and barrel" by Perzel Incorporated. Caltagirone publicly announced his intention to support Perzel, thereby denying DeWeese the Speakership.[http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17652706&BRD=2212&PAG=461&dept_id=465812&rfi=6 Democrat plans to support Perzel, spoiling party speakership] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930024405/http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17652706&BRD=2212&PAG=461&dept_id=465812&rfi=6 |date=September 30, 2007 }}, zwire.com, December 30, 2006; retrieved 2012-01-23. However, Democrats foiled Perzel's move by nominating a Republican, Dennis O'Brien for Speaker. O'Brien went on to win the election.

{{Main|2006 Pennsylvania General Assembly bonus controversy}}

DeWeese initially attempted to block Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett's investigation into whether the House Democratic caucus made illegal payments to staffers, with motions to quash subpoenas and exclude evidence seized.{{cite news|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07264/819368-85.stm|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|first1=Tracie|last1=Mauriello|first2=Tom|last2=Barnes|title=Democrats attempting to block state probe of bonuses|access-date=May 15, 2017}}

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied petitions to block the subpoenas.{{Cite web|url=https://old.post-gazette.com/pg/07270/820903-85.stm|title=House staffers must testify in probe of bonuses|website=old.post-gazette.com}} DeWeese negotiated an agreement with the Office of Attorney General to turn over evidence,[https://www.scribd.com/doc/16343487/Agent-So-Op-Testimony-1 Agent So Op Testimony 1], Scribd.com, March 31, 2008; retrieved 2012-01-23. but the terms of the negotiation have not been made public.{{Cite web|url=https://old.post-gazette.com/pg/12038/1208597-454-0.stm|title=DeWeese guilty of five felonies|website=old.post-gazette.com}}

Documents DeWeese turned over to the Attorney General revealed that DeWeese acknowledged awarding bonuses for campaign work and used a state-paid consultant to perform political tasks.{{cite news|title=Bonusgate records contradict DeWeese|last1=Cattabiani|first1=Mario F.|last2=Couloumbis|first2=Angela|date=April 6, 2009|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer}} Despite the fact that the email said "Thank you for the bonus for campaigning",[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_616264.html E-mail may tie DeWeese to scandal] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090321074232/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_616264.html |date=March 21, 2009 }}, Pittsburghlive.com (March 16, 2009); retrieved 2012-01-23. DeWeese argued that he thought he was being thanked for a Christmas bonus. Alternatively, DeWeese has argued that the response did not come from him.[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_616264.html E-mail may tie DeWeese to scandal] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120907100328/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_616264.html |date=September 7, 2012 }}, Pittsburghlive.com (March 16, 2009); retrieved 2012-01-23. Evidence also showed that DeWeese and his top aides directed a state-paid consultant to perform political work.[https://web.archive.org/web/20140314005905/http://articles.philly.com/2009-04-06/news/25288140_1_bonusgate-case-bonusgate-probe-mails "Records appear to contradict DeWeese The ex-House Democratic leader, who has not been charged in the Bonusgate case, has denied he knew public money was misused"], Philly.com (April 6, 2009); retrieved 2012-01-23.

Evidence in the case also revealed DeWeese's bizarre personal demands of his staff. His aides allegedly balanced his checkbook, paid bills, picked up dry cleaning, bought condoms, and arranged dinner dates from a list of women. His driver was asked to arrange items in the trunk of his car according to a diagram on a card. DeWeese was not charged in connection with the use of his state-paid staff for personal errands.Bumsted, Brad. (December 22, 2009) [https://archive.today/20120906071610/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/s_658877.html Grand jury testimony tells of DeWeese's demands on staff], Pittsburghlive.com; retrieved 2012-01-23.

On December 15, 2009, DeWeese was indicted on one count of conflict of interest, four counts of theft and one count of criminal conspiracy.{{cite news|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09350/1021196-454.stm#ixzz19rKpmPqf|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|first1=Dennis B.|last1=Roddy|first2=Tracie|last2=Mauriello|title=DeWeese, Stetler charged in state corruption probe|date=December 16, 2009}}

He was accused of paying a full-time political operative with state funds and directing his district office staff to do political work on state time. That operative later said he spent 40% of his time on campaigns. That operative was not charged because he made his allegations against his former boss under protection of immunity.[http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/07/pennsylvania_rep_bill_deweese.html Pennsylvania Rep. Bill DeWeese to go to trial on Bonusgate charges], PennLive.com; retrieved 2012-01-23/

He survived calls for his resignation from reform activists{{cite web|last=Micek| first=John|title=Afternoon Update|work=Mcall.com: Capitol Ideas with John L. Micek Blog|date=November 16, 2007|url=http://blogs.mcall.com/capitol_ideas/2007/11/afternoon-upd-1.html}} and his fellow state representatives.[http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_546521.html DeWeese may face caucus ire] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080110211533/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_546521.html |date=January 10, 2008 }}. Pittsburgh Tribune (January 9, 2008); retrieved 2012-01-23. DeWeese did not step down and was re-elected in 2008 over Republican Greg Hopkins. With Keith McCall receiving the party nomination for Speaker after the 2008 elections, DeWeese ran for and was elected to be Majority Whip in the House.{{Cite news|author=Brad Bumsted|title=House Democrats hand DeWeese No. 2 slot|url=http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_599146.html|work=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review|access-date=November 18, 2008}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He resigned from his leadership role after he was indicted on charges unrelated to the issues at the center of the Bonusgate case.{{cite news| url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09352/1021879-454.stm|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|first=Tracie|last=Mauriello|title=Dermody's election as House Democratic whip a 'shake-up'|date=December 18, 2009}}

Despite this reduced role in the Democratic caucus, the Pennsylvania Report expected DeWeese to "find some way to exert his influence and thus continue to be a power player and force behind-the-scenes in the PA House" and cautioned against anyone counting him out.{{cite web|title=PA Report 100|work=Pennsylvania Report|publisher=Capital Growth, Inc.|date=January 23, 2009|url=http://www.pa-report.com/uploaded_pdf/PA%20Report%20100%20-%20Jan%2023,%202009.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127050652/http://www.pa-report.com/uploaded_pdf/PA%2520Report%2520100%2520-%2520Jan%252023,%25202009.pdf|archive-date=January 27, 2020|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}

On February 6, 2012, a jury found DeWeese guilty of five of the six felony counts with which he was charged, including three counts of theft, one count of conflict of interest and one count of conspiracy.{{cite news|last=Langley|first=Karen|title=DeWeese guilty of five felonies|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12038/1208597-454-0.stm|access-date=March 5, 2012|newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|date=February 7, 2012}} He was acquitted on a single theft charge. After the verdict was delivered, DeWeese maintained the charges were politically motivated, and vowed to remain in the House until he was sentenced, at which time he said he would resign.{{cite news|last=Couloumbis|first=Angela|title=DeWeese convicted of theft, but vows to stay|url=http://articles.philly.com/2012-02-06/news/31030487_1_guilty-verdicts-corbett-bonusgate|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208165142/http://articles.philly.com/2012-02-06/news/31030487_1_guilty-verdicts-corbett-bonusgate|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 8, 2013|access-date=March 5, 2012|newspaper=The Philadelphia Inquirer|date=February 6, 2012}}

DeWeese was the only Democrat to file for election to his House seat, and a Commonwealth Court judge ruled that his name could remain on the April 2012 primary ballot.{{cite news|last=Olson|first=Laura|title=Despite conviction, DeWeese will appear on primary ballot|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12061/1213663-454.stm|access-date=March 5, 2012|newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|date=March 1, 2012}} He was sentenced to 30 to 60 months in state prison on April 24, 2012, the same day in which he resigned his House seat. His subsequent requests to be released on bail pending appeal were denied by the State Supreme Court, and he was incarcerated at the Camp Hill State Prison.{{cite news|last=Bowling|first=Brian|title=Supreme Court says DeWeese must stay in prison during appeal|url=http://triblive.com/news/1934114-74/deweese-state-prison-appeals-bail-county-court-denied-former-request|access-date=July 3, 2012|newspaper=The Pittsburgh Tribune|date=June 7, 2012}}

In August 2012, a Commonwealth Court judge ruled in favor of State Democrats who had sought to have DeWeese's name removed from the general election ballot; the ruling allowed Democrats to select a new candidate to take DeWeese's place on the ballot. DeWeese was paroled on March 30, 2014.{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/30/deweese-released-after-corruption-sentence|title=DeWeese released after corruption sentence|newspaper=The Washington Times}}

DeWeese maintained that his charges were part of a political vendetta[http://www.heraldstandard.com/gcm/editorials/deweese-right-in-calling-for-investigation/article_f083880a-f0ef-57e2-ad1f-81cae41e1722.html DeWeese right in calling for investigation – Greene County Messenger: Editorials], Heraldstandard.com (August 19, 2011); retrieved 2012-01-23. by Republican Attorney General Tom Corbett, who indicted DeWeese while running for Governor. Corbett won the governor's race through an anti-corruption platform[https://web.archive.org/web/20120606145623/http://www.mainjustice.com/2010/11/02/corbett-wins-pa-governors-race/ Corbett Wins Pa. Governor's Race], MainJustice.com (November 2, 2010); retrieved on 2012-01-23. despite allegations of prosecutorial misconduct[http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site515/2010/0325/20100325_035909_stetlermotiontodismiss.pdf Court document (PDF)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314004847/http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site515/2010/0325/20100325_035909_stetlermotiontodismiss.pdf |date=March 14, 2014 }}, mnginteractive.com, March 25, 2010. and corruption in Corbett's office.[http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/03/analysis_can_tom_corbett_conti.html%20 Analysis: Can Tom Corbett continue his charge on Pennsylvania Capitol?] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110131134722/http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/03/analysis_can_tom_corbett_conti.html |date=January 31, 2011 }}, PennLive.com; retrieved January 23, 2012.

A key source of dispute between Corbett and DeWeese is the exploration for natural gas in Marcellus Shale, a booming industry in DeWeese's district. Between 2005 and 2010, more than 1,900 wells[http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/aq/aqm/docs/Marcellus_SW_11-01-10.pdf Southwestern Pennsylvania Marcellus Shale Short-Term Ambient Air Sampling Report (2010-11-01)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110703144712/http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/aq/aqm/docs/Marcellus_SW_11-01-10.pdf |date=July 3, 2011 }}, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection; accessed May 15, 2017. had been drilled in Pennsylvania. Greene County, home of DeWeese, has attracted companies as large as Haliburton.[http://www.marcellus-shale.us/Frac-Truck-photos.htm Gas Drilling Trucks | Truck photos including some frac fluid trucks] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807061743/http://www.marcellus-shale.us/Frac-Truck-photos.htm |date=August 7, 2011 }}. Marcellus-shale.us. Retrieved on January 23, 2012. Corbett, the former assistant General Counsel of Waste Management, opposes an extraction taxSungala, Rebekah. (March 11, 2011) [http://www.heraldstandard.com/gcm/news/top_stories/deweese-others-speak-out-against-corbett-plan/article_8f577f62-d7ae-5131-b859-92ff99e0e6f5.html DeWeese, others speak out against Corbett plan – Greene County Messenger: Top Stories]. Heraldstandard.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-23. on Marcellus Shale drilling while DeWeese favors it. Corbett also sought to limit regulatory oversight of the drilling industry.[https://www.propublica.org/article/pennsylvania-limits-authority-of-oil-and-gas-inspectors Pennsylvania Limits Authority of Oil and Gas Inspectors]. ProPublica (March 30, 2011). Retrieved on 2012-01-23.

Corbett's campaign was heavily funded by energy insiders.{{cite web |url=http://shale.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/multimedia/interactives/governors-shale-advisers |title=Governor's Shale Advisers |date=2011-03-30 |access-date=2017-05-17 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110403051040/http://shale.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/multimedia/interactives/governors-shale-advisers |archive-date=April 3, 2011 |df=mdy-all }} He received more than $1 million in campaign contributions from the natural gas industry.Swift, Robert. (November 19, 2010) [http://thedailyreview.com/news/hanger-challenges-corbett-on-natural-gas-drilling-1.1066177 Hanger challenges Corbett on natural gas drilling – News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928055757/http://thedailyreview.com/news/hanger-challenges-corbett-on-natural-gas-drilling-1.1066177 |date=September 28, 2015 }}. Daily Review. Retrieved on 2012-01-23.

In August 2011, DeWeese called for a theft-of-services investigation of Tom Corbett when the wife of a Corbett cabinet member was charged with DUI and called the Governor's mansion in the early morning hours to assist. A State Trooper was dispatched to pick her up from the police station and drive her home.

In January 2012, DeWeese lambasted CorbettMatt Miller [http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/01/top_aide_pleads_guilty_amid_ju.html Top aide pleads guilty amid jury selection for ex-House Speaker Bill DeWeese's corruption trial], The Patriot-News (January 18, 2012); accessed 2015-05-15. for spending tens of millions of state dollars pursuing political enemies but ignoring the child abuse allegations against Jerry Sandusky; Corbett had received $201,783.64 in campaign contributions from past and present board members of Sandusky's charity, according to media reports.[http://deadspin.com/5859802/past-and-present-board-members-of-the-second-mile-gave-a-combined-20178364-to-gov-corbetts-2010-campaign Past And Present Board Members Of Sandusky's Charity Gave $201,783.64 To Gov. Corbett's 2010 Campaign]. Deadspin.com (November 16, 2011); retrieved 2012-01-23.

As part of the ongoing feud, Corbett also canceled a prison destined for DeWeese's district.[http://www.politicspa.com/deweese-expresses-ire-over-prison-cancellation/21547/ DeWeese expresses ire over prison cancellation], PoliticsPA (February 18, 2011); retrieved 2012-01-23.

DeWeese is well known for his idiosyncratic style of speaking and writing, which incorporates an extensive vocabulary, anachronistic usages, and attenuated metaphors. For instance, a 2002 letter by DeWeese to lobbyist Stephen Wojdak regarding Wojdak's hiring of DeWeese's ex-wife, Holly Kinser, began with the following paragraph:

Let's cut to the chase ... you sir, are a liar. The measure of the person in our enterprise is his word. When a man comes to my Capitol Hill enclave and stands beneath that impressive chandelier of gold, looks me in the eye with a gimlet gaze, shakes my hand with a sturdy grip and gives me his word, to me it's axiomatic that the gentleman is telling the truth. You are an abject, ignoble, mendacious knave!{{cite web|url=http://www.politicspa.com/Features/Dear_Wojdak.htm|title=Mr. Stephen R. Wojdak|access-date=September 28, 2007|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928011443/http://www.politicspa.com/Features/Dear_Wojdak.htm|archive-date=September 28, 2007|work=Politics.pa.com}}

In 2002, the political website PoliticsPA named him to the list of "Smartest Legislators. ... His command of the English language leaves most people fumbling for a dictionary, if they can even spell the word. The breadth and depth of his knowledge of history also distinguishes this Democratic Floor Leader. Extremely well rounded and well read, DeWeese is capable of holding an intelligent conversation on just about any topic."{{cite web|title=Smartest Legislators|work=PoliticsPA|publisher=The Publius Group|year=2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020115192436/http://politicspa.com/FEATURES/SmartestLegislators.htm|url=http://www.politicspa.com/FEATURES/SmartestLegislators.htm|archive-date=January 15, 2002}} In a 2002 PoliticsPA feature story designating politicians with yearbook superlatives, he was named the "Best Dressed."{{cite web|title=Keystone State Yearbook Committee|work=PoliticsPA|publisher=The Publius Group|year=2001|url=http://www.politicspa.com/yearbookcommittee.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020803170058/http://www.politicspa.com/yearbookcommittee.htm|archive-date=August 3, 2002}}

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