Aaron Moselle covers housing and community development for WHYY’s PlanPhilly, filing stories for both radio and web. He’s a native of the city and calls South Philadelphia home.
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Eve Lewis provided testimony on Tuesday that was different from what she told a grand jury in 2019.
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Prosecution case winding down in federal bribery trial of Kenyatta Johnson
Prosecutors have called more than a dozen witnesses during eight days of testimony. The defense could begin its case as early as Monday.
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Kenyatta Johnson’s wife takes center stage as prosecutors wrap second week of bribery trial
Prosecutors say Dawn Chavous’ consulting firm was used to conceal payments to her husband. And that she did little work for the nonprofit.
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An FBI special agent spent a fourth day on the witness stand, defending assertions that fees paid to the Council member’s wife were really bribes in disguise.
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Pushback on lead investigator’s claims in Kenyatta Johnson bribery trial
Defense attorneys challenge an FBI agent’s interpretation of invoices the Council member’s wife submitted for what the feds believe was cover for a bribe.
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Johnson bribery trial: FBI agent details claims of ‘low-show’ work by lawmaker’s spouse
The federal case against Johnson hinges on a claim that bribe money was funneled through his wife, who collected fees from the co-defendants.
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Prominent Philly developer testifies in Kenyatta Johnson’s corruption trial
Carl Dranoff was a consultant on a project for which Johnson helped get new zoning. Prosecutors say the lawmaker did that after receiving bribes.
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The federal trial of the council member and three co-defendants got underway with competing interpretations of nearly $67,000 in alleged bribes.
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Jury selected in federal bribery trial of City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson
Opening statements in the trial of Johnson and three co-defendants begin Thursday.
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Philly hopes to lure new property owners to voucher program with bonus money
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is offering signing bonuses and free insurance to landlords who join the agency’s housing voucher program.
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Need a new roof? One Pa. lawmaker wants to help pay for home repairs for those who can’t afford it
Lawmaker’s proposal would provide $50,000 to make home repairs and weatherization improvements to help Pennsylvanians stay in their homes.
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Kenyatta Johnson corruption case heads to trial after pandemic delays
Prosecutors say the Democrat received thousands of dollars for helping a nonprofit developer hang onto valuable real estate in his legislative district.
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