Resignation of Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross resigned yesterday amid allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination within his department.

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Interim Philadelphia Police Commissioner Christine Coulter stands behind former Commissioner Richard Ross during a press conference addressing racist Facebook posts on July 18, 2019. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Interim Philadelphia Police Commissioner Christine Coulter stands behind former Commissioner Richard Ross during a press conference addressing racist Facebook posts on July 18, 2019. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

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