Islam and Dawan previously faced charges of attempting to bribe City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson to secure favorable legislation for their low-income housing projects. However, Islam, Dawan, Johnson, and his wife were all acquitted of those charges.
Philly Charter School Embezzlement : Legal Representation
The government was represented by Mark B. Dubnoff, Frank R. Costello Jr., and Linwood C. Wright Jr. of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Islam’s defense was handled by David M. Laigaie and Joshua D. Hill of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC.
