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Senator convicted of misuse of office

The Pittsburgh-area legislator was charged with using her staff to help a sister's judicial campaign.

Pennsylvania state Sen. Jane Orie leaves a magistrate's office in Pittsburgh after turning herself in, with her sister Janine Orie, Wednesday, April 7, 2010. The two surrendered to face charges of theft of service and other charges for allegedly using the senator's staff to do campaign work on behalf of a third sister, state Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pennsylvania state Sen. Jane Orie leaves a magistrate's office in Pittsburgh after turning herself in, with her sister Janine Orie, Wednesday, April 7, 2010. The two surrendered to face charges of theft of service and other charges for allegedly using the senator's staff to do campaign work on behalf of a third sister, state Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)Read moreASSOCIATED PRESS