Politics & Government

Opening Statements Begin Thursday In Kenyatta Johnson Corruption Trial

Federal prosecutors say the pair took more than $66,000 in bribes. Both have maintained their innocence.

March 24, 2022

Opening statements begin Thursday morning in the corruption trial of Philadelphia city councilmember Kenyatta Johnson. Eyewitness News was at the courthouse Wednesday as Johnson and his wife were leaving following jury selection.

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Federal prosecutors say the pair took more than $66,000 in bribes.

Both have maintained their innocence.

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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