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Policing

Mercedes Robinson
Community

Protesters at Trenton City Hall demand justice for George Floyd

Protesters also marched in Atlantic City on Saturday from City Hall to the police station, chanting “No justice! No peace! No racist police!”

5 years ago

Hundreds of protesters gather at Eastern State Penitentiary
Community

Philly lifts curfew; marchers advocate for incarcerated people amid COVID-19

There will be no citywide curfew in Philadelphia this evening for the first time in more than a week, city officials announced on Sunday.

5 years ago

A police officer points a hand cannon at protesters who have been detained pending arrest on South Washington Street, Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Courts & Law

As Trump blames antifa, protest records show scant evidence

The president has tried to portray the protesters and looters with a broad brush as “radical-left, bad people,” ominously invoking the name “antifa."

5 years ago

In this image from video provided by WBFO, a Buffalo police officer appears to shove a man who walked up to police Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Mike Desmond/WBFO via AP)
Courts & Law

Prosecutor: 2 Buffalo police charged with assault in shoving

Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski, who surrendered Saturday morning, pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault. They were released without bail.

5 years ago

Police arrest dozens of protesters on Route 676 near 21st Street after they blocked traffic.
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

10 times Philly police were in the national spotlight for bad behavior

In one 2015 incident, officers were cleared in the killing of a Black man pulled over for a traffic violation.

5 years ago

Sixx King, an activist and filmmaker, led a peaceful protest through Center City, Philadelphia Thursday afternoon. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

With so many protests, which reform demands will be heard?

A collective of social justice groups has spent years crafting a list of demands they have for the city. They ask people to know what protest leaders are calling for.

5 years ago

Splintered windows, plywood and shuttered doors mark the 100 block of W. Ninth Street in Wilmington. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Community

After night of ‘chaos’ last weekend, Wilmington regroups amid concern of more unrest

Windows were broken and stores looted after what started as a peaceful protest. City officials say they used restraint but won’t tolerate violence tonight.

5 years ago

City Council Darrell Clarke  introduces Council's budget proposal in front of a statue of Octavius Catto outside of City Hall. (Courtesy of Jessica Garz)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
Broke in Philly

Invoking ‘change’, Council introduces ‘New Normal’ budget, advances housing bills

After days of protest over the police killing of George Floyd, City Council wants the city to redirect spending to better address racial disparities.

5 years ago

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, at right, including Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, left, wearing blue face mask, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, second from left, and U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, right, stand at the casket of George Floyd before a memorial service at North Central University, Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Bebeto Matthews/AP Photo)
Community

Witness: Floyd didn’t resist arrest, tried to defuse things

A man who was with George Floyd on the night he died said his friend did not resist arrest and instead tried to defuse the situation before he ended up handcuffed.

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

Police and protesters clash Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Philadelphia, during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd. Protests were held throughout the country over the death of Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The Pulse
Health

The Impact of Police Violence on Health

The killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis has sparked another wave of national outrage over police brutality and viol ...

Air Date: June 5, 2020

Listen 48:58
Smoke rises from cars on fire during the widespread protests in Philadelphia (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

Military psy-ops or ATM explosions? Nightly booms spur conspiracy theories in Philly

Sound is amplified by hot weather and tall buildings, an acoustic expert said.

5 years ago

George Floyd protest (Office of Gov. Wolf)
Courts & Law
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

White bat-wielding men in Fishtown
The Why
Politics & Policy

Police allowed Fishtown mob to threaten neighbors who want answers

A group of white men carrying baseball bats assaulted at least three people in Fishtown. Why did police allow them to assemble past curfew while telling protesters go home?

Air Date: June 4, 2020

Listen 15:49
Demonstrators lie face down depicting George Floyd during his detention by police
Community

8:46: A number becomes a potent symbol of police brutality

The time span is how long prosecutors say George Floyd was pinned to the ground under a white Minneapolis police officer's knee before he died.

5 years ago

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