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Posts tagged with Chaka Fattah

Last Updated: Feb. 20, 2016 · 9:50 p.m.

Former U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah went to prison in 2017 for racketeering and bribery. A federal appeals court just overturned his convictions.

Chaka Fattah 101: What happened today and why he’s maybe staying behind bars

Appeals court tossed some of the the Philly ex-congressman's bribery charges, but he’s still in prison.

Chip Fattah to his dad as Chaka enters prison: ‘Bring an extra pair of glasses’ (and expect chess, ‘pizza’ and TV)

At 11 a.m. today, Chaka Fattah entered prison at a facility in Northwestern PA

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Fattah is going to jail today

President Obama stands with Chaka Fattah at the State of the Union Address.

Bill Clinton’s lawyer asks President Obama to pardon Chaka Fattah

The ex-Congressman and the President have a history.

Another court denied Chaka Fattah’s motion to stay out of prison during the appeal of his conviction

Congressman Chaka Fattah, a Philadelphia Democrat, speaks to the center for American Progress in 2010.

Chaka Fattah’s New Year’s wish: He’s asking a judge to stay out of prison again

His lawyers are claiming the controversial dismissal of a juror is likely to lead to a new trial.

Why Chaka Fattah could get a retrial

Congressman Chaka Fattah

Philly ex-congressman Fattah’s sentence: A decade in prison, $614K restitution

The longtime legislator is expected to surrender in late January to begin his sentence.

Chaka Fattah’s lawyers say he should get 11-14 years in prison max

Convicted criminal and ex-congressman Chaka Fattah still receiving two taxpayer-funded pensions

Dwight Evans got sworn into office early to fill Fattah’s absence in Congress

Congressman Chaka Fattah, a Philadelphia Democrat, speaks to the center for American Progress in 2010.

Chaka Fattah not (as) guilty: Thursday’s ruling explained

He's still convicted of the biggest count he faced.

Fattah, pointing to SCOTUS ruling, asks courts to overturn conviction

Former Philly pols explain what it could be like for Chaka Fattah in prison

Fattah Resignation letter

Read the letter: After 21 years and a conviction, Chaka Fattah resigns from Congress

The full text of the resignation letter he addressed to House Speaker Paul Ryan.

Chaka Fattah is out

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Congressman Chaka Fattah, a Philadelphia Democrat, speaks to the center for American Progress in 2010.

Why Congress wants Chaka Fattah out now, and who might replace him

Michael Nutter is being discussed as a potential replacement for Fattah should there be a special election.

Chaka Fattah announces he’ll resign by Oct. 3, and House Republicans may expel him sooner

Fattah Nice things

Chaka Fattah, convicted Congressman, still has friends in Philly politics

Rather than call for Fattah to resign, politicians have expressed sadness.