Philadelphia, Pa
Philadelphia Councilman Kenyatta Johnson’s federal corruption trial begins this week
The fees had been introduced again in 2020 alleging a wide-ranging racketeering conspiracy, and associated crimes together with bribery, trustworthy providers fraud, a number of counts of wire fraud, and tax offenses, officers stated.
Federal prosecutors say the couple was supplied $66,000 in bribes disguised as consulting work for Chavous.
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Additionally named within the 22-count indictment had been Common Group Properties Chief Government Officer and Board President Abdur Rahim Islam and Shahied Dawan, secretary of Common’s Board.
Prosecutors say the bribes allowed the nonprofit executives to retain management of properties inside Johnson’s South Philadelphia council district.
Authorities stated the crime was a “pay to play” scheme and that the consulting settlement was a “sham.”
Each Johnson and Chavous keep their innocence. They every withstand 40 years in jail if convicted.
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