Defense Rests Case In Federal Bribery Trial Of Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, Wife Dawn Chavous
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- On Monday, the defense rested its case in the federal bribery trial of Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson and his wife Dawn Chavous. Closing arguments are expected to begin as early as Tuesday.
It's not clear if the prosecution will call rebuttal witnesses.
Johnson and his co-defendants did not testify.
The government alleges they misused grant funds.
If convicted, they all could face up to 40 years in prison.
