Philly Councilman, Wife Acquitted In Bribery Retrial

By P.J. D'Annunzio · November 2, 2022, 4:26 PM EDT

Philadelphia Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and his wife were acquitted Wednesday in a corruption prosecution alleging the longtime politician collected bribes in exchange for using his official role to help a financially...

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Case Information

Case Title

USA v. ISLAM, et al.

Case Number

Court

Pennsylvania Eastern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

January 28, 2020

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