Happens. In the meantime, happening now, the son of congressman chaka fatah is in a philadelphia courtroom for the beginning of his bank and tax fraud trial. Monique braxton is here to explain whats happening today. Monique . Reporter right now jury selection is under way, its been going on for an hour now. Heres video we have captured in the past of chaka fatah, jr. , entering the federal courthouse. For months now hes known as chip and has told the court he wanted to represent himself at trial. Today a public defender is prepared to represent the 33yearold who has described himself as an education consulta consultant, high end concierge and political consultant. The indictment alleges fattah used Business Loans for his personal expenses, made false statements to the irs and failed to file income tax returns. Prosecutors allege he lied to keep the money from Business Loans coming as a way of financing his lifestyle. One source with the court says prosecutors hope to seat the jury toda
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