A year after Kenyatta Johnson stood trial for bribery, he’s vying for City Council president

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A year after Kenyatta Johnson stood trial for bribery, he’s vying for City Council president
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Johnson's high-profile legal troubles could have made him politically radioactive. But in some ways, he is more secure than ever.

In that case, prosecutors cast Johnson as a victim. But a trial could still be politically embarrassing.interview that none of his colleagues has expressed concern about last month’s indictment. Nor does he think his legal troubles are disqualifying.

In 2008, he ran against a 10-term incumbent state representative and the Democratic establishment and won, and his supporters rejoiced that a 34-year-oldseat representing the 2nd District, which includes neighborhoods from Eastwick to the Navy Yard to Center City. Johnson said he has been repeatedly stopped by supporters who said they were praying for him. Others nod and say “right on.”

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