Federal authorities in Pennsylvania have charged Luzerne County Judge Michael Toole with honest services fraud and with filing a false tax return. Toole faces a maximum of 23 years in prison and a fine of $350,000. Under a plea deal, Toole has agreed to cooperate with federal authorities and provide information "concerning the unlawful activity of others." He will also resign from the bench. Toole is the third judge from Luzerne County's courthouse to be charged by the federal government this year.
December 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Federal authorities have charged Luzerne County Judge Michael T. Toole with honest services fraud and with filing a false tax return.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced the charges and an accompanying plea agreement Wednesday afternoon. Toole faces a maximum of 23 years in prison and a fine of $350,000.
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