LEGAL · PA · 1989-1995
Ernie Preate
Attorney General · Republican · Pennsylvania
On the record
Pleaded guilty 1995 to mail fraud; resigned
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · fraud, mail-fraud
Background
Ernie Preate (Republican) was Pennsylvania's Attorney General 1989–1995 (6 years). Took office after LeRoy S. Zimmerman (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Press-relevant: Pleaded guilty 1995 to mail fraud; resigned. Same-year political environment (1989): Governor Bob Casey Sr..
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