State Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell, charged with $500k theft, hands in resignation
The West Philadelphia Democrat's resignation, effective Dec. 13, means a special election to fill her seat could be held as soon as February.
On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, State Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell (D-190th) speaks during a news conference calling for legislation to ban guns at city recreation centers at Mander Playground in Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion section. Johnson-Harrell was charged Wednesday with theft and other crimes.Read moreTIM TAI / Staff Photographer
