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Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philadelphia officers reach deal with city over feared retribution in sexual harassment case

Two female police officers whose harassment lawsuit led Philly's police commissioner to resign have reached an agreement with the city about their fears of retribution.

7 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at a press conference regarding Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross' resignation. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘It’s a thankless job’: Kenney says next police commissioner must face the same challenges Ross did

Kenney said a search for a new police commissioner will start soon, and vowed to find someone “committed to building a stronger department.”

7 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Christine M. Coulter (Philadelphia Police Department/twitter)
Courts & Law

Philly’s first woman police commissioner brings distinguished career — and disciplinary record

Christine Coulter, the city’s new interim top cop, was implicated in coverup of fatal 1990s police beating.

7 years ago

Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly’s police commissioner resigns after lawsuit alleging affair with officer

Former Commissioner Ross is accused of ignoring harassment claims as retribution for a fizzled love affair.

7 years ago

Richard Ross (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Why Philly Police Commissioner Ross resigned and who’ll replace him

Ross was named in a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging an old affair caused bad judgement on sexual harassment complaints.

7 years ago

Gwen Carr (left), mother of Eric Garner, joins a
NPR
Courts & Law

NYPD fires Daniel Pantaleo, who used banned chokehold on Eric Garner before his death

The decision backs the recommendation of an NYPD administrative judge earlier this month that Pantaleo should be fired for his role in Garner's death.

7 years ago

A police officer patrols the block near a house as they investigate an active shooting situation, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in the Nicetown neighborhood of Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Courts & Law

Standoff suspect charged with attempted murder and other counts

Maurice Hill is facing charges including aggravated assault, assault on law enforcement officers, reckless endangerment and multiple counts of attempted murder.

7 years ago

Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey walks across the stage to speak during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Why a former Philly police star is back to lead state anti-violence efforts

Charles Ramsey was known for for his tough-on-crime mantra.

7 years ago

Heavily armed police officers stand by at 15th and Erie while negotiators persuade a gunman to surrender. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

The North Philly search warrant and PPD’s history of raids gone wrong

They’ve resulted in both police and civilian deaths.

7 years ago

Policer officers watch as a gunman is apprehended following a standoff Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Courts & Law

Alleged police shooter’s lawyer called — and DA Larry Krasner picked up

Krasner’s involvement in the North Philly hostage negotiation was unusual. Several people, including a Trump appointee, have raised questions about his involvement.

7 years ago

Court gavel, brown wood against a dark background
Courts & Law

Key changes could improve N.J. municipal court system, study group says

Among the recommendations: Impose fewer license suspensions for failure to pay fines and fees, and continue to promote the use of payment plans.

7 years ago

A Colorado Harvest Company cannabis plant of the strain Gorilla Glue is pictured inside one of the company's flowering rooms in its 10,000-square-foot south Denver facility on Sept. 16, 2016. (Andy Colwell for Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s marijuana policing problem: After decriminalization, racial bias goes unchecked

Tickets for weed spike in West Philadelphia and Center City, but exactly who gets them remains a mystery.

7 years ago

Rashaun
Courts & Law

N.J. prosecutors clear Vineland officer in deadly shooting of black man

Rashaun Washington, 37, of Bridgeton, was carrying garden shears but claimed he had an explosive during the July 2018 confrontation.

7 years ago

New Jersey State Police cars parked on West State Street, Trenton, outside the capitol complex. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

New Jersey rolls out training program to reduce police suicides

New Jersey hopes a new training program will stem the rising rate of suicides by police officers.

7 years ago

From left, Melody Stout, Hannah Payan, Aaliyah Alba, Sherie Gramlich and Laura Barrios comfort each other during a vigil for victims of the shooting Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. A young gunman opened fire in an El Paso, Texas, shopping area during the busy back-to-school season, leaving multiple people dead and more than two dozen injured. (John Locher/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

After mass shootings, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf calls for banning assault weapons, targeting white nationalism

In the wake of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio that left at least 29 people dead, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf called for increased gun restrictions.

7 years ago

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