A coalition of Philadelphia’s most influential labor organizations — including some with a long history of backing Democrats — gathered […]
About: A. Benjamin Mannes
A. Benjamin Mannes, MA, CPP, CESP, is a Subject Matter Expert in Security & Criminal Justice Reform based on his own experiences on both sides of the criminal justice system. He has served as a federal and municipal law enforcement officer and was the former Director, Office of Investigations with the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Ben Mannes: Krasner’s election-eve grant blitz raises new questions of oversight
As Philadelphia voters head to the polls, District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office has again rolled out a highly publicized round […]
Ben Mannes: How Philly’s justice system failed Ellen Greenberg
The Ellen Greenberg case is a haunting Philadelphia mystery that has festered for over a decade, now cast in a […]
Ben Mannes: FBI’s Kensington raid gives hope for relief from rampant crime
Kensington raid shows how federal, state, and local cooperation are still possible with the right law enforcement partners.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Ben Mannes: Ideology over justice — How Larry Krasner’s policies failed Kada Scott
Court officials refute Krasner’s claims in Kada Scott murder case.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Ben Mannes: Dugan wins endorsements, Krasner sends out more grants
The race for the DA’s office heats up down the stretch.
By Ben Mannes
Are Krasner’s violence prevention grants politically targeted?
Public data show that the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, under Larry Krasner, may be leveraging violence prevention grants for political […]
Emails show questionable collusion between Krasner and PAC donors
Do Larry Krasner’s personal emails raise legal or merely ethical questions for the Philadelphia District Attorney?
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Dugan talks crime, Krasner talks Trump
The incumbent DA wants national issues to help him coast to reelection.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Kirk’s assassination is a public safety wake-up call
Last week’s assassination of Charlie Kirk has thrust our nation’s changing public safety and mental health norms into the spotlight, […]