A mistrial has been declared in Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson's federal bribery case. The jury remained deadlocked Tuesday after four days of deliberations and could not reach a verdict. KerriCorrado reports
Prosecutors allege Johnson accepted bribes disguised through a consulting contract with his wife, Dawn Chavous. The contract was with developer Universal Companies.
The nonprofit was trying to redevelop the Royal Theater on South Street. Chavous was paid $67,000, but prosecutors say it was a veiled bribe to secure Johnson’s vote to rezone the property.“First and foremost, I just want to thank my lord and savior, Jesus Christ, and I want to thank my family, friends and supporters for just praying for us and showing us support during this very stressful time,” Johnson said.
“Hopefully, at the end of the day reason and justice will prevail and this case will go away, as it should, without any convictions for either my client or his spouse,” Egan said. “This has been a long journey for them for the six years and we hope it is at the end,” attorney Barry Gross said.Johnson said he’s going back to work immediately.
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