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Opening Statements Made in Philadelphia Councilmember’s Corruption Trial

City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson.
Emma Lee
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WHYY
City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson.

Jurors in the corruption trial for Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson heard opening statements Thursday from prosecutors and defense attorneys. WHYY’s Aaron Moselle reports.

(Original air-date: 3/25/22)

Aaron Moselle covers housing and community development for WHYY’s PlanPhilly, filing stories for both radio and web. He’s a city native and calls South Philadelphia home.