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Hearing on federal obstruction charge postponed to December
Times Leader staff
WILKES-BARRE – A preliminary hearing scheduled Friday for a Pittston businessman charged in the county corruption probe has been continued to December.
Barton Weidlich, who was charged with attempted obstruction of justice earlier this month, is now scheduled for a preliminary hearing in federal court, Wilkes-Barre, on Dec. 4.
Prosecutors allege Weidlich made veiled threats against a witness he suspected was wearing a concealed recording device.
He is currently restricted to home confinement at his mother’s house.
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Spookie Louie said...
and he can't even take out the trash...
November 7, 2009 at 4:03 PM
J.W. said...
The only thing more disgusting than the people involved in the Luzerne County scandals is the lack of speed in bringing these people to trial and punishment. It still holds true; the well connected get special treatment.
November 7, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Tommy (the mouse) Salami said...
I know he is able to leave the house and hes out ALL day...so much for house arrest when you are able to go out and "work"
November 13, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Hill Billy says said...
FYI.he is allowed to leave his house
November 13, 2009 at 1:41 PM
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