Castor To Become Kane's First Deputy; Settles Complaint By Kane's Twin

by Tony Romeo

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Bruce Castor has been named Pennsylvania's First Deputy Attorney General. Meanwhile, in his current role in the AG's Office, Castor has settled a discrimination complaint filed by Kathleen Kane's twin sister.

Former Montgomery County Commissioner and DA Bruce Castor has been serving for several months effectively as Kathleen Kane's number two, in a created position called Solicitor General.

Now Castor has been named to replace Bruce Beemer as First Deputy Attorney General, a position that puts Castor in line to possibly succeed Kane, who faces trial on criminal charges next month.

Castor, meanwhile, has decided to settle a labor complaint filed by Kane's twin sister, Ellen Granahan, who heads Kane's Child Predator Unit.

An AG's Office spokesman says Castor concluded that Granahan had not been paid similarly to other attorneys at her level and with her experience.

She will get a raise, back pay, money for legal fees, and nearly $29,000 for emotional distress and compensatory damages.