
Courts & Law
Philly police commander seen beating protesters faces aggravated assault charges
Staff Inspector Joe Bologna has a history of misconduct and is linked to past PPD corruption scandals.
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Gov. Murphy nominates first Black woman justice to N.J. Supreme Court
Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver emphasized the significance of Pierre-Louis’ accomplishments, saying, “Today there is more glass on the floor.”
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The universal testing experiment was conducted after the region’s main COVID surge.
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Wolf will appoint misconduct watchdog, establish commission to oversee Pa. State Police
The executive action comes in response to calls by legislative Democrats to adopt reforms in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis
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Prosecutors describe racist slur as Ahmaud Arbery lay dying
Agent Richard Dial said the driver of the second pickup truck, William “Roddie” Bryan, said he heard the gunman say a racist epithet as he stood over Arbery's body.
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Will there be police reform in the wake of George Floyd’s killing?
With so many incidences of police violence against Black Americans, many are asking why are we here again?
Air Date: June 4, 2020
Listen 49:58Philly to slash police oversight, anti-violence initiatives while increasing PPD budget
This is exactly the wrong time for such a move, critics say, especially one that would hit youth hard.
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Murder charge upgraded in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged
The three other police officers on the scene when a Minneapolis officer pressed his knee on George Floyd’s neck are being charged with aiding and abetting a murder.
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Police reforms in Pa. languished after Antwon Rose’s killing. Will now be any different?
On Tuesday, a group of state House Democrats and local Philadelphia lawmakers proposed dozens of reforms regarding police training, discipline, and oversight.
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Why didn’t Philly police respond to white men with bats? Fishtown neighbors wait for answers
At least three people say they were attacked in Fishtown Monday by members of a group of white men with bats, after their concerns were ignored by police.
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Philly police commissioner alters use of force policy after tear gas, warns about press arrests
Some in the department questioned why guidelines like this weren’t issued sooner.
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Boy Scout victims’ choice: Sue rashly, or wait and risk loss
Advocates for victims say the sped-up timeline defeats their purpose: to give victims time to confront abuse and decide on their own terms to come forward.
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Philly Police Commissioner Outlaw reacts to murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis
The video has been shared widely on social media and the death of the African American man in police custody has sparked outrage.
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‘Say their names!’: Families protest mounting COVID-19 deaths in N.J. prisons
The perceived failure of the Murphy administration to keep incarcerated people safe is also the subject of an ongoing court battle.
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Listen 2:02Two charged in separate deaths of children in Philly this week
Syiede Booker and Brionna Wright face multiple charges in the wrongful deaths of two children in Philadelphia this week.
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