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
Reeve Swainston: A letter to my beloved Philadelphia, a once great city being ramshackled by surging crime rates and apathetic politicians alike
A former Philadelphia prosecutor laments the state of the city today.
By Reeve Swainston
Jeff Hurvitz: The police are, and always have been, bastions of public safety
Sweeping generalizations aimed at the police undermine their efforts to keep citizens safe in a city currently plagued by violence.
By Jeff Hurvitz
Larry Platt: Does police reform include better policing?
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
Todd Shepherd: US Atty McSwain — “Krasner’s lenient policies responsible for murder of 7-year-old”
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
Todd Shepherd: As crime sweeps Philly, cops watch for suburban spillover
Suburban police are watching warily as crime spikes in Philadelphia — and expect it to ripple out into their jurisdictions as well.
By Todd Shepherd
Todd Shepherd: Philly PD providing extra security to some city council members
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
A. Benjamin Mannes: Covid-19 exposes growing left/right divide on Criminal Justice Reform
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.
Guy D’Andrea: The ACLU goes for broke, and PA residents dodge a bullet
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
Linda A. Kerns: Philadelphia’s progressive criminal justice policies silence victims and favor the criminals
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