Fumo seeks sentencing delay

PHILADELPHIA - June 12, 2009 - The 66-year-old /*Fumo*/ says he need more time to prepare given the complexity of the case.

Fumo, in a motion filed Friday, wants the July 14 sentencing postponed until at least late September, but federal prosecutors oppose the motion.

They are seeking a sentence of more than 10 years. A jury in March found that Fumo defrauded the state Senate, a charity and a museum to fund his enviable lifestyle.

The jury convicted Fumo of all 137 pending counts and aide Ruth Arnao of dozens of similar counts.

Fumo, a long-powerful Philadelphia Democrat, made millions as a banker and lawyer. He served in the state Senate for 30 years.

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