Movita Johnson-Harrell, shown here while she was supervisor of the Philadelphia district attorney's Victim/Witness Services unit.
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Former state lawmaker pleads guilty to stealing from charity
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Movita Johnson-Harrell, shown here while she was supervisor of the Philadelphia district attorney's Victim/Witness Services unit.
Tom MacDonald / WHYY
Movita Johnson-Harrell, shown here while she was supervisor of the Philadelphia district attorney’s Victim/Witness Services unit.
(Undated) — A former state representative faces three months in the Philadelphia jail after pleading guilty to charges she took money from a charity she established for the needy and spent it on vacations, clothing and other personal needs.
Former Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell entered guilty and no contest pleas Thursday in Philadelphia.
She resigned in December after being charged.
The 53-year-old Johnson-Harrell will also serve 8 1/2 months of house arrest and must repay the nonprofit.
Her lawyer says she’s taking responsibility “for some poor decisions she made over the past few years.”
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