Politics & Government

Kenyatta Johnson Speaks At Anti-Crime Rally After Federal Indictment

Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson was at an anti-crime rally hours after he was federally charged with corruption.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Hours after being charged in a federal corruption case, Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson was at an anti-crime rally for his district in South Philadelphia Wednesday night. Johnson, along with his wife and two others, was named in the 22-count indictment.

Hundreds attended the rally to address the growing violence in their community. Those in attendance did not address Johnson’s indictment but instead directed their concerns towards Mayor Jim Kenney and District Attorney Larry Krasner.

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“I’ll make sure tomorrow we have conversations with the current commissioner, advocating for additional resources,” Johnson told the crowd.

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