Ex-Pa. Sen. Fumo appeals corruption conviction, citing lack of evidence, juror’s Web posts

Ex-Pa. Sen. Fumo appeals corruption conviction

PHILADELPHIA — Former state Sen. Vincent Fumo is appealing his recent federal conviction on 137 corruption counts.

The 65-year-old Philadelphia Democrat cites insufficient evidence and a juror’s online posts to Twitter and Facebook, among other issues.

Prosecutors plan to seek more than 10 years in prison for Fumo. His sentencing hearing is expected to begin July 13 and take at least several days or more.

A jury convicted Fumo of defrauding the state Senate, a charity and a museum of more than $3.5 million.

Co-defendant Ruth Arnao, a former aide convicted of 45 related counts, is joining Fumo in the appeal.

Both remain free on bail.