Jerry Sandusky's ex-lawyer charged with stealing $535,000 from client for personal use
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An attorney who represented former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky at his sex abuse trial has been charged with stealing more than a half-million dollars from clients and spending it on casino gambling and other personal interests.
PennLive.com said Friday (http://bit.ly/1LmsoD6 ) that Cumberland County detectives filed 25 charges of theft and misappropriation of funds against Karl Rominger.
Investigators say the 41-year-old Rominger stole $535,000 from three clients — a car accident victim, a spouse in a divorce case and the survivors of a woman whose estate Rominger represented.
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Rominger apologized and promised restitution. He says he hasn't gambled since March.
Authorities say their investigation remains open.
Sandusky was convicted of sexually abusing 10 boys. He is serving a 30- to 60-year prison term.
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Information from: Pennlive.com, http://www.pennlive.com