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Courts & Law

Former Philadelphia Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna (center) is seen striking a protester with a baton during a protest.
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Policing
Social Justice

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.

5 years ago

Fabiana Pierre-Louis (Montgomery McCracken)
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity

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.”

5 years ago

The correctional complex on State Road in Philadelphia.
Criminal Justice
Public Health
Billy Penn

Philly tested every person in its jails for the coronavirus, and found 6% are positive without symptoms

The universal testing experiment was conducted after the region’s main COVID surge.

5 years ago

George Floyd protest (Office of Gov. Wolf)
Pennsylvania
Policing
Spotlight PA

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

5 years ago

Artist Theo Ponchaveli paints a mural of the likeness of Ahmaud Arbery in Dallas, Friday, May 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

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.

5 years ago

File photo: George Floyd mural painted on South Street in Philadelphia. (Elisabeth Perez-Luna/WHYY)
Radio Times
Criminal Justice
Government Accountability
Policing

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 49:58
Protesters at the Pennsylvania Convention Center urge police to ‘take a knee in solidarity' on Monday, June 1, 2020. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Policing

Philly 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.

5 years ago

Trevor Rodriquez sits alone at the spot where Floyd died at the hands of police
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

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.

5 years ago

(Michael M. Santiago / Post Gazette)
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Spotlight PA

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.

5 years ago

Matthew Williams said one of the men in the group knocked him off his bike as he rode home. (Chad Butler)
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia

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.

5 years ago

Danielle Outlaw, being introduced by Mayor Jim Kenney as the new commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department, on Dec. 30, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Philadelphia
Policing

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.

5 years ago

A Boy Scout wears an Eagle Scout neckerchief

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.

5 years ago

This undated handout photo provided by Christopher Harris shows George Floyd. (Christopher Harris/AP)
Policing
Race & Ethnicity

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.

5 years ago

Pastor Jeanette Brewer carries a sign for her brother, Terrence Brewer, who is in custody in New Jersey and has been hospitalized for COVID-19. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Criminal Justice
Government Accountability
New Jersey

‘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.

5 years ago

Listen 2:02
A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen traveling down a Philly street.
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia

Two 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.

5 years ago

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