12 charged in Philadelphia corruption probe-Charges Unlikey for Mayor Street
Twelve people, including the city's former treasurer and a high-profile lawyer, have been charged in connection with a corruption case dealing with the city of Philadelphia's financial transactions. According to the indictment, attorney Ronald White corrupted then City Treasurer Corey Kemp by making payments and giving other benefits to Kemp in exchange for Kemp following White's directions regarding the employment of financial service companies to carry out bond transactions. White faces 34 counts related to fraud, extortion and making false statements to the FBI and Kemp faces 28 similar counts as well as charges of money laundering. [more] Pictured above: Mayor Street
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