Judge rejects former Rep. Fattah’s attempt to stay out of prison during appeal

PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge denied former Congressman Chaka Fattah’s bid to remain out of prison while he appeals his conviction on racketeering conspiracy, bribery, money laundering and other crimes. The Pennsylvania Democrat must now report to begin serving his 10-year sentence on Jan. 25, U.S. District Judge Harvey Bartle III wrote in a 10-page opinion.…