A Harrisburg judge sentenced former Democratic leader Mike Veon to 6 to 14 years in prison on Friday (June 18) for his role in the Bonusgate scandal. Veon, 53, the former House majority leader, was led away in handcuffs to begin serving his prison term -- though his attorney said he would file an appeal to get the western Pennsylvania politician released on bail pending his appeal of the verdict. The judge also ordered Veon to pay $37,000 in fines and $100,000 in restitution. The scandal involved using legislative employees to perform campaign work in return for bonuses paid from the legislature's budget.
