The federal corruption trial of Philadelphia city councilmember Kenyatta Johnson resumes Friday morning. In Thursday’s opening statement, the prosecution argued that Johnson’s seat was sold in a bribery scheme.
, the prosecution argued that Johnson’s seat was sold in a bribery scheme.
They claim his wife was given a consultant job for Universal Companies in exchange for Johnson’s vote on key projects. Johnson’s lawyer argued no bribe was necessary because the councilman supported Universal’s mission for years before his wife was hired.
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