“HARRISBURG — Five of the 12 defendants in the government corruption scandal known as Bonusgate have agreed to plead guilty to lesser charges in exchange for cooperating with prosecutors.

The plea agreements also require the defendants to forfeit their state pensions as a way to make partial restitution. The agreements were provided earlier this week to attorneys for the defendants, who were expected to go to trial in January.”

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