Politics & Government

Mensch to Appeal Conviction in Handgun Case

State senator flashed firearm on I-78.

The Express-Times is reporting that State Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) will appeal his May 9 conviction for disorderly conduct.

The conviction is in relation to an incident that occurred on Interstate 78, in which Mensch is said to have displayed a handgun.

According to the article, Mensch plans to appeal in order to "preserve his reputation."

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Mensch's district includes municipalities in Bucks, Montgomery, Lehigh and Northampton counties, including Easton and Williams Township.

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