Pennsylvania politician says he shot someone ‘point-blank' as a teen
He revealed he only spent one night in jail and never faced court for the shooting due to his connections with the mafia in New Jersey.
The confession was made during a council meeting held in response to the recent shooting of 43-year-old Marchello Woodard by a state parole agent.
Witherspoon said he shared his past experience because his son's mention of Marchello brought back memories.
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