WAYNESBURG – Corruption charges announced Tuesday against state Rep. Bill DeWeese of Waynesburg and Sharon Rodavich of Carmichaels, DeWeese’s district aide, shocked Greene County’s Democratic leadership, while a two-time opponent of the House Whip from the 50th Legislative District, said, “It was just a matter of time.”

DeWeese and Rodavich have each been charged with four counts of theft and one count each of conspiracy and conflict of interest.

According to state Attorney General Tom Corbett, DeWeese allegedly employed a legislative staff member in the Capitol from 2001 to 2007 primarily to raise campaign money.

Tags: Bill DeWeese, Bonusgate

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