Chvala To Be Sentenced Thursday Morning
Scandal Erupted 3 Years Ago
Updated: 11:09 am CST December 15, 2005
MADISON, Wis. -- The former leader of the state Senate is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday morning.Former Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chvala is due in Dane County Circuit Court to be sentenced on criminal charges that grew out of the state Capitol corruption scandal three years ago.That scandal erupted after news reports of state employees doing political campaign work on state time, among other activities that prosecutors said violated state law.Three Republicans are set for trial early next year on charges resulting from the same investigation.Chvala reached a plea deal last month, pleading guilty to two charges and having 17 others dismissed.Chvala's attorneys have filed papers saying that former lawmaker should only be sentenced to community service.Sentenced earlier was former Sen. Brian Burke, a Milwaukee Democrat who pleaded guilty to misconduct in office and obstruction of justice. He received a six-month jail term and was ordered to pay restitution of more than $85,000.Stay tuned to WISC-TV and Channel 3000 for continuing coverage.
Previous Stories:
- December 13, 2005: Chvala's Judge Rejects Motion To Step Down
- December 8, 2005: Chvala Asks For No Jail Time
- December 6, 2005: Prosecutors Ask For Jail Time For Chvala
- October 26, 2005: Chvala Pleads Guilty To Two Felony Counts
- October 25, 2005: Former Senator Pleads Guilty
- October 24, 2005: Former State Senator To Enter Plea
- July 13, 2004: Under The Dome: Alleged Internet Smear Campaign
- October 24, 2002: 2002 Person Of The Year: Chuck Chvala
- October 23, 2002: 2002 Person Of The Year: Chuck Chvala
- October 16, 2002: Caucus Scandal: More Charges Expected
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