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
Linda A. Kerns: Stop punishing victims and their families in quest for criminal justice reform
How do you keep a fire in the belly of those who want to make sure we are not abdicating our safety, well-being and city to an unchecked criminal element?
By Linda A. Kerns
George Parry: Only in Philly – look who college invited to ‘transforming justice’ conference
Among the featured speakers were Mayor Jim Kenney, Chief Public Defender Keir Bradford-Grey, District Attorney Larry Krasner, and, wait for it …
By George Parry
Linda A. Kerns: In Philly, the criminals are winning and city officials are complicit in the takeover
Families of those who are killed at another’s hand experience more than the heartbreak and suffering associated with death. Often, they become enmeshed in the criminal justice system — motions and hearings and trials. They are not a party to the proceedings but rather important sideline players — reminding the prosecutors, […]