Ex-Rep. Weldon faces major subpoena

Lawmaker's files sought by grand jury

The subpoena in the corruption probe went out before Rep. Curt Weldon lost his seat. It's unclear if he reported it.

By Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff WriterDecember 22, 2006

WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has subpoenaed congressional records from Rep. Curt Weldon (R-Pa.) as part of an escalating Justice Department corruption probe aimed at determining whether Weldon used his influence to win favors for family members, people familiar with the investigation said.

The previously unreported subpoena was issued by a grand jury in Washington before the November election, although it is unclear when Weldon received it.

The 10-term lawmaker was at the time in a tight race to retain his seat representing the Philadelphia suburbs, which he subsequently lost to Democrat Joe Sestak, a retired Navy vice admiral.

Weldon has said public disclosure of the Justice Department investigation, which came three weeks before election day, was politically motivated. He said at the time that he was not aware of any investigation and that he had done nothing wrong.

An attorney for Weldon, William J. Winning, did not return messages Thursday seeking comment. >>>cont

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