He convicted Haak, formerly of Northeast Philadelphia, of theft and of passing a bad check. Haak was cleared of forgery and theft by deception. Sentencing was deferred. Haak could get up to 12 years for the crime. Weaver said Haak went into the store in the Somerton Shopping Center on Bustleton Avenue and bought four personal computers and a laptop, and paid with a phony check.
Police say the check was out of a nonexisting account.
At the time, Haak was operating a computer sales company. Haak is serving 15 to 30 years in jail for his role in the robbery and beating of a gay man three days before Ernest's body was found in a stairwell at 21st and Pine streets. If you experience any problems with the Daily News Web site, please let us know. Include the date and time of the problem and a brief description.