August 18, 2015
A Pennsylvania congressman pled not guilty to federal racketeering and fraud charges during his first court appearance since being slapped with an indictment alleging that he misappropriated campaign contributions and charitable contributions to repay debts stemming from his failed Philadelphia mayoral bid.
July 30, 2015
While an exhaustive indictment handed down Wednesday accuses Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., of misappropriating federal funds and charitable donations to repay loans to his political supporters, attorneys tell Law360 that prosecutors will face an uphill battle proving the congressman was at the helm of the corruption scheme.