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)
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