PHILADELPHIA — An executive secretary to indicted former state Sen. Vincent Fumo admits she pocketed $63,000 by padding Fumo's restaurant expenses.

Susan Skotnicki earned $103,000 in the state job. Her plea Friday comes during Fumo's long-running corruption trial. The Camp Hill woman, 52, had been listed as a potential defense witness.

Federal prosecutors say Skotnicki pleaded guilty Friday to one count of mail fraud. They say she faked or inflated invoices for 100 meals at a Philadelphia restaurant.

Fumo defense attorney Dennis Cogan has said Fumo was devastated by the allegations.