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The suspect who placed two pipe bombs outside of Democratic and Republican headquarters in Washington, D.C., did so the evening before the Jan. 6, attack on the Capitol, the FBI said. (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
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Courts & Law

Pipe bombs believed to have been placed night before attack on U.S. Capitol

The FBI announced Friday that the bombs were staged the day before the riots at the Capitol, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, wearing a face mask, speaks to the press
Community

Philly police chief Outlaw will not resign after report critical of her handling of protests

Outlaw admitted that Philly police were “woefully understaffed” when protests broke out in late May, but defended her officers’ overall response.

5 years ago

Protesters march from the scene of Walter Wallace Jr.’s killing to Malcolm X Park in Oct. 2020. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Legal observers sue Philly police alleging brutality at protest of officer shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.

The suit seeks punitive and compensatory damages, and is the latest in a slew of police brutality cases brought against the Philadelphia Police Department.

5 years ago

A police officer moves through tear gas deployed to disperse a crowd as Justice for George Floyd Philadelphia protests continue in Philly
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly police chief OK’d use of tear gas on protesters and residents, investigation finds

The controller’s report reveals new details about the internal dialogue between officials grappling with how to respond to unprecedented public unrest.

5 years ago

Riley Williams is pictured in the middle of a crowd
Courts & Law

Lawyer says Pelosi laptop hasn’t been recovered from suspect

Public defender A.J. Kramer told a federal judge that investigators searched the car and Harrisburg residence of Riley June Williams but did not locate the computer.

5 years ago

Demonstrators raise their arms and chant,
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Community


In fatal shootings of unarmed Black people, many police are repeat offenders

Since 2015, police have fatally shot at least 135 unarmed Black people nationwide. The majority of officers were white and for some, the shootings weren't their first or last.

5 years ago

District of Columbia National Guard stand outside the Capitol, Wednesday night, Jan. 6, 2021, after a day of rioting protesters. It's been a stunning day as a number of lawmakers and then the mob of protesters tried to overturn America's presidential election, undercut the nation's democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Politics & Policy

Biden orders review of domestic extremism threat in U.S.

The undertaking is being launched weeks after a violent mob loyal to Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.

5 years ago

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman attends a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the Capitol on Monday. (Jonathan Ernst/AP)
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Politics & Policy

Eugene Goodman, officer who confronted Capitol mob, escorts Kamala Harris to inaugural ceremony

U.S. Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman became a hero as he bravely directed participants in the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol away from the Senate chamber.

5 years ago

police radios
Courts & Law

‘These radios are a huge asset to us’: Delco overhauls police radio system

Darby police officers receive the first batch of new radios as Delco seeks to reinvent its emergency communications networks.

5 years ago

Philadelphia police answer questions about the arrest of Josephus Davis for the murder of a man walking his dog in Brewerytown. From left are Capt. Jason Smith, Assistant District Attorney Joanna Pescatore, and police spokesperson Eric Tripp. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

‘Treat all homicides the same’: Philly police under scrutiny after quick arrest of suspect in Temple grad killing

In a city where the majority of homicide victims are Black, some have been critical of robust media coverage of Milan Loncar’s killing and a swift arrest in the case.

5 years ago

Trump supporters participate in a rally ahead of a violent insurrection at the Capitol building
PlanPhilly
Community

SEPTA reassigns transit cop who attended Trump rally that led to Capitol insurrection

The reassigned SEPTA police officer was one of seven who attended the rally that preceded a deadly insurrection of the U.S. Capitol.

5 years ago

Police patrol car with flashing lights and siren on
Courts & Law
NBC10

Police arrest man at Bucks County campsite for making online threats against Biden, other Dems

A man who police say made threats against President-elect Joe Biden and other Democratic leaders allegedly had a handgun at his Bucks County camp site.

5 years ago

Pro-Trump rioters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol
Courts & Law

Police command structure crumbled fast during Capitol riot

Interviews with members of the U.S. Capitol Police who were overrun by pro-Trump rioters on Jan. 6 show just how quickly the command structure collapsed.

5 years ago

A sign on a bus advises that passengers are required to wear masks. (Jeff Chiu/AP)
Courts & Law

Philly police: Face masks are the ‘number one obstacle’ for homicide investigators

The department’s homicide clearance rate dropped significantly last year. Police say shooters wearing face masks is a big reason why.

5 years ago

Former Philadelphia Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna (center) is seen striking a protester with a baton during a protest.
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Philly DA vows to refile charges against fired police inspector after judge clears him of protester assault

Joseph Bologna was arrested in June after a baton-beating video went viral.

5 years ago

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