A federal grand jury has indicted the chief of staff of a Philadelphia city councilman on corruption charges.

Christopher Wright, chief of staff to councilman Jack Kelly, has been charged with bribery and honest services fraud. Two real estate developers and their attorney have also been charged.

Authorities say the councilman is not implicated in the alleged wrongdoing.

In an indictment that came down late Tuesday morning, a federal grand jury alleges Wright used his position as chief of staff to the councilman to manipulate the councilman and others to do the bidding of the co-defendants.

In exchange, Wright allegedly took bribes — including cash, a rent-free apartment, and legal representation during a divorce proceeding.
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