Engulfed in Scandal, Congressman Gives No Sign of Resignation

U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah of Pennsylvania was found guilty of a number of charges including fraud and bribery by a federal jury Wednesday. Fattah was convicted of involvement in a racketeering scheme in which he used federal grants and non-profit funds to pay a $1 million campaign loan. "Congressman Fattah corruptly abused his office for his own personal and political gain," said U.S. Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell. "He took bribes, committed fraud and...

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