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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Wright, Chawla Brothers Arraigned
Chris Wright, chief of staff to City Councilman Jack Kelly, was arraigned this afternoon along with the two real estate developers and their attorney that Wright allegedly helped in exchange for bribes.

Chris Brennan reports that Wright was arraigned at the federal courthouse at 6th and Market, as were real estate developers Ravinder and Hardeep Chawla and their attorney Andrew Teitelman.  Wright reportedly  received $16,000 in cash, gifts, a free apartment near Rittenhouse square and free legal services in exchange for his assistance.

All four defendants were released on their own recognizance but could face up to $10,000 in fines if they violate the terms of their release.

Wright was ordered to undergo random drug testing and to submit to treatment for drug and alcohol issues as the government deems it necessary.

Ravinder Chawla was ordered to surrender his firearm collection, which has 15 guns. He and Teitelman will be permitted to travel to St. Martens with government approval for meetings about a resort they are building there.
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:27 PM, 08/06/2008
    Not live in Phila.? And do what for excitement, drink ourselves to death for amusement? Here in Phila., our politicians ARE The Big Top; the three ring circus, the men with the big shoes and red noses, fright wigs and makeup. It's a question of expectations. I EXPECT our politicians to be incompetent fools in league with the unions, whenever possible. Just because you cross City Line Ave., it doesn't make the politicians automatically smarter, more honest, etc. They just get away with it more.
    — wompus


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Chris Brennan, a native Philadelphian and graduate of Temple University, joined the Daily News in 1999. He has written about SEPTA, the Philadelphia School District, the legalization of casino gambling, state government, the mayor, the governor, City Council and political campaigns.
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David Gambacorta spent a small eternity writing about cops, drug dealers and serial killers. Now he’s writing about power and politics ­– which sometimes reminds him of the old crime beat. He joined the Daily News in 2005. And yes, he knows you’re not quite sure how to pronounce his last name. E-mail tips to gambacd@phillynews.com
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Catherine Lucey joined the Daily News in 2002 and has written about murderous drug gangs, political protesters and Harry Potter. After covering the 2007 mayoral election, she moved over to the City Hall bureau where she has been reporting on the Nutter administration.
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Jan Ransom, a native New Yorker, joined the Daily News in 2010 after graduating from Howard University. She has since written about the difficulty of filing police complaints, tax deadbeats and life after violent home invasions. She joined the Daily News City Hall Bureau in 2011 and has plunged headfirst into reporting on administration budget battles and City Council shenanigans.
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