PHILADELPHIA — With his federal corruption trial set to start next week, a powerful state legislator said he is "anxious" and has no way of knowing if he'll win or lose.

State Sen. Vincent Fumo, who has twice before beaten corruption charges, told The Philadelphia Inquirer he has never been one to "throw in the towel."

Last year, federal prosecutors unveiled a 139-charge indictment alleging that Fumo defrauded the state Senate, a seaport museum and a nonprofit by using their staff and assets to do his personal and political work. He has maintained his innocence.

Fumo, who has spent 30 years in the Senate, said he made the right decision not to seek re-election after his term ends in November.

"There's no question that the case caused my retirement. ... If the case weren't there, would I have retired? Maybe in four years," he said.