Democratic congressman from Pliladelphia indicted
Rep. Chaka Fattah Sr., the Democrat who represents a district that includes parts of Philadelphia, was on indicted on Wednesday over allegations of political corruption.
According to the indictment, the government alleges that Fattah was involved in a wide-ranging conspiracy that included bribery, the illegal use of campaign contributions and theft of charitable funds.
"Public corruption by our elected officials and their associates undermines the American public's confidence in our government," Special Agent in Charge Akeia Conner of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation Philadelphia Field Office said in a press release. "When our elected officials and their associates violate the law and create sophisticated financial schemes to enrich themselves, the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation, will work diligently with our fellow law enforcement partners to restore the public's trust."
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