Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has announced his office will be taking over a political corruption investigation of public officials that was dropped by Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s office earlier this year.

At a press conference held Wednesday, Williams said a grand jury in Philadelphia has been convened to look into allegations of state officials from Philadelphia allegedly exchanging political favors and votes for gifts and money. The investigation, Williams said, will be led by prosecutor Mark Gilson.

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