Kenyatta Johnson mistrial: How South Philly feels about their accused representative
A jury couldn’t agree on the councilmember’s guilt. His constituents are divided too.
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John Dougherty and Bobby Henon still haven’t been sentenced, months after a jury found them guilty
It seems Henon might’ve forestalled things by resigning when he did, while Dougherty still faces additional federal trials.
Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on trial: What to know about the federal bribery case against the South Philly lawmaker
The charges relate to real estate dealings, and also involve his wife, consultant Dawn Chavous.
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Ex-Temple dean guilty of fraud: What exactly did Moshe Porat do, and what price will he pay?
After being convicted of falsifying data for Fox Business School rankings, Porat could end up in prison for 25 years. He’ll also likely lose his position as tenured professor.
Guilty of conspiracy: What happened in the federal bribery trial of Johnny Doc and Bobby Henon
A jury had to decide if the arrangements between the men were a "corrupt agreement’ or "lawful lobbying."
Indicted Philly lawmakers collect legal defense cash gifts from parking magnates, strip club owners and lobbyists
Councilmembers Bobby Henon and Kenyatta Johnson are raising money to fight federal indictments. Ethics watchdogs say the funds are problematic.
West Philly state Rep. Amen Brown implicated in deed fraud, other lawsuits
Brown says he was the victim of a Craigslist scam. The rightful owner spent years fighting to get father’s property back.
Feds arrest labor leader John Dougherty on extortion charges
The Philly union leader, known as Johnny Doc, is accused of threatening his nephew’s boss.
FBI raids Local 98 union headquarters in Philadelphia — again
It’s unclear if the action is related to the pending case against IBEW chief John Dougherty.
Who is Dawn Chavous? The powerful woman at the center of the feds’ latest Philly indictment
The 40-year-old political consultant is married to Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, who is a co-defendant.
With West Philly state rep, 60 public officials have been arrested by PA attorney general
Here’s what each of them did.
Philly labor boss Johnny Doc has a trial date — and it’s not for an entire year
Dougherty and his co-defendants, including Councilmember Bobby Henon, will appear before a judge in September 2020.
Ex-Philly fraud investigator, a sitting councilmember’s grandson, was just indicted for taking bribes
Jeffrey Blackwell was a former employee at the City Controller’s office.
Convicted ex-sheriff won’t get a pension, saving taxpayers $1.6 million
Admitted felon John Green receives $8,500 a month.
Local 98 indictment can’t stop Philly City Hall’s love of side hustles
Councilman Bobby Henon isn't the only one with a second job.
What Johnny Doc’s friends have been eating the last few years
The 153-page federal indictment gives us an inside look at the labor leader's grocery list.