Does This Mean Vince Fumo Should Start Trying on Orange Jumpsuits?
The merciless but super-effective attorneys at Sprague and Sprague who have been crafting state Sen. Vince Fumo’s defense against federal fraud charges have petitioned the court to be allowed to withdraw from representing the embattled politician. This is a complete turnaround from three weeks ago, when Richard A. Sprague and his firm were fighting to be on the case after members of the prosecution argued that a conflict of interest should ban Sprague from representing Fumo.
Fumo’s been indicted on a whopping 139 counts of fraud and obstruction of justice, which allege, among other things, that he used public money to furnish some of his city and shore homes. Fumo says this whole mess is courtesy of GOP gorillas partaking in a political ambush.
Today’s developments may be an indication of a fallout in the personal relationship between the two raging egos — or that Fumo’s case is really a lost cause. There’s been no official comment from Sprague or Fumo so far, but the official motion from Sprague’s firm states “There exists good cause for seeking to withdraw.”
To be continued …
Sprague seeks to withdraw from Fumo fraud case [Philly.com]
Fumo’s Super Lawyer Hitting the Road [Young Philly Politics]
Sprague Seeks to Withdraw from Fumo Case [McCall.com]
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