AKA Raymond Francis Lederer

Born: 19-May-1938
Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA
Died: 1-Dec-2008
Location of death: Philadelphia, PA
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA

Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman snagged in ABSCAM

Father: Miles Lederer (politician, d.)
Brother: William Lederer (politician, d.)
Wife: Eileen Coyle (m. 1967 until his death, two sons, four daughters)
Son: Miles Lederer
Son: Joseph Lederer
Daughter: Mary Beth Baranosky
Daughter: Patricia Green
Daughter: Diane Benson
Daughter: Claire Hampton

    High School: Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia, PA (1956)
    University: St. Joseph's College of Philadelphia (1960-65)
    University: Community College of Philadelphia (1967-69)
    University: Pennsylvania State University, University Park (1972)

    US Congressman, Pennsylvania (1977-81, resigned)
    Pennsylvania State House of Representatives (1974-77)
    Pennsylvania State Official to Director, Philadelphia Probation Department (1967-74)
    Abscam Scandal
    Bribery convicted 1981
    Conspiracy convicted 1981

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