PG Sittenfeld '07 Looks to Supreme Court to Keep Him Out of Prison
The former rising political star loses his appeal of bribery and attempted extortion conviction
paw.princeton.eduHere’s the latest on P.G. Sittenfeld based on recent reporting:
- A 2025 6th Circuit ruling allowed Sittenfeld to remain free during his appeal, proceeding toward a potential Supreme Court review; the court said his appeal raised substantial legal questions and authorized ongoing release pending the appeal. [cite ][1]
- In April 2025, Princeton Alumni Weekly summarized that Sittenfeld’s appeal to the Supreme Court was anticipated, with a decision likely by fall 2025, and noted he remained free after early court actions; the piece framed the case as focusing on whether the bribery and extortion convictions should stand during the appeal. [cite ][2]
- By November 2025, local reporting indicated the DOJ asked the Supreme Court to overturn his conviction, signaling continued attempts to overturn the verdict despite prior release and appellate activity. [cite ][3]
- Earlier coverage from 2024–2025 highlighted ongoing public interest, including alumni magazine discussions and media pieces examining his post-trial outlook and possible pivot to writing, while noting the conviction and ongoing appeals. [cite ][cite ][4][5]
If you want, I can pull the most current summaries or provide a short timeline with dates and court actions. I can also look for any SCOTUS docket updates or new court orders and summarize them with citations.