A Lansdowne man is taking a 5-year jolt for trying to bribe a witness in a home invasion case.

From the story:

Curtis Branch tried to persuade an Upper Darby man not to testify against three men who had robbed him in May 2008, court documents indicate.



Branch allegedly told the victim he would be paid $5,000 not to show up in court, documents indicate. The victim did testify and five people are now awaiting trial in connection with the robbery and home invasion.

This a lot more civilized than having the guy killed, though apparently less effective.