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Todd Shepherd: Parents of slain 7-year-old Philadelphia boy speak out about Krasner’s policies

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021
Todd Shepherd

The parents of Zamar Jones, killed at 7, say that their son’s killer would have been off the streets had Philly D.A. Larry Krasner not reduced a felony gun charge in 2019.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Reeve Swainston: A letter to my beloved Philadelphia, a once great city being ramshackled by surging crime rates and apathetic politicians alike

November 24, 2020November 23, 2020
Reeve Swainston
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A former Philadelphia prosecutor laments the state of the city today.
By Reeve Swainston

Crime

Jeff Hurvitz: The police are, and always have been, bastions of public safety

October 14, 2020October 16, 2020
Jeff Hurvitz

Sweeping generalizations aimed at the police undermine their efforts to keep citizens safe in a city currently plagued by violence.
By Jeff Hurvitz

Crime

Larry Platt: Does police reform include better policing?

September 13, 2020September 13, 2020
Larry Platt

You wouldn’t know we’re in the midst of a murder epidemic listening to the virtual panels hosted by Philadelphia’s City Council & Mayor.
By Larry Platt

Politics

Todd Shepherd: US Atty McSwain — “Krasner’s lenient policies responsible for murder of 7-year-old”

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020
Todd Shepherd

US Attorney William McSwain holds District Attorney Larry Krasner responsible for seven year-old Zamar Jones’ death, as homicides continue to soar in Philadelphia.
By Todd Shepherd

B+L Investigates

Todd Shepherd: As crime sweeps Philly, cops watch for suburban spillover

July 14, 2020July 21, 2020
Todd Shepherd

Suburban police are watching warily as crime spikes in Philadelphia — and expect it to ripple out into their jurisdictions as well.
By Todd Shepherd

B+L Investigates

Todd Shepherd: Philly PD providing extra security to some city council members

June 10, 2020December 15, 2020
Todd Shepherd

While most of City Council stays silent as law enforcement are vilified — and signs off on bills to prevent police funding increases — the vast majority of members are receiving private police protection.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

A. Benjamin Mannes: Covid-19 exposes growing left/right divide on Criminal Justice Reform

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020
A. Benjamin Mannes
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Many on both sides of the aisle agree that our criminal justice system needs to be reformed, but during Covid-19 the approaches of the left and the right diverge more than ever. By A. Benjamin Mannes.

Crime

Guy D’Andrea: The ACLU goes for broke, and PA residents dodge a bullet

April 14, 2020December 15, 2020
Guy D'Andrea
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Never missing a crisis, the ACLU attempted to spring loose an untold number of prisoners into PA communities. The State Supreme Court slapped them down — and PA residents dodged a bullet. By Guy D’Andrea

Crime

Linda A. Kerns: Philadelphia’s progressive criminal justice policies silence victims and favor the criminals

January 6, 2020December 17, 2020
Linda A. Kerns
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The family of Sean Schellenger will be denied the ability to make a statement to the court about the impact of his death.
By Linda A. Kerns

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