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Fattah's tv-anchor wife mentioned, but not charged in indictment

Renne Chenault-Fattah is mentioned in the 85-page indictment handed down by federal prosecutors yesterday.

Renee Chenault-Fattah, shown with husband in 2013, was described as “Person E” in the 85-page indictment. (REUBEN HARLEY / DAILY NEWS STAFF)
Renee Chenault-Fattah, shown with husband in 2013, was described as “Person E” in the 85-page indictment. (REUBEN HARLEY / DAILY NEWS STAFF)Read more

YESTERDAY'S indictment of

U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah no doubt rattled cages in Philadelphia political circles, and it didn't leave his wife unscathed.

Renee Chenault-Fattah, the congressman's wife and lead anchor for NBC10's weekday broadcasts at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., is described in the charging document as "Person E," a participant in a scheme to falsely report the sale of her 1989 Porsche Carrera. She was not charged in the indictment.

Calls to Chenault-Fattah's office, home and cellphones were not returned yesterday. NBC10 spokeswoman Shawn Feddeman also did not return phone calls seeking comment. But sources say Chenault-Fattah will be off the air for a few days.

-Jenny DeHuff