BREAKING Jury finds Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, wife not guilty in federal corruption case
Federal prosecutors alleged Johnson, a three-term council member, and his wife were offered $66,000 in bribes disguised as consulting work for Universal Companies.
In return, federal prosecutors alleged Johnson used his position on City Council to introduce and vote on spot zoning legislation which, ultimately, financially benefitted Universal Companies, which owned property in Johnson's district.Both Johnson and Chavous have maintained their innocence.
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