Pennsylvania legislation and funding vehicles pose questions as to the legality of the state’s proposed approach to immigration enforcement, with […]
Paul Davis: Guns Down, Gloves Up, Hands Out
The Philadelphia Police Department announced on November 7th that five active-duty Philadelphia police officers had been suspended for 30 days […]
Operation Clean Sweep scores a big hit on Philly-area drug trafficking
More than 100 people were arrested and more than $365,000 worth of illegal drugs seized in southeastern Pennsylvania during a […]
Paul Davis: A look back at Philadelphia’s 1993-95 mob war
“Goodfellas don’t sue goodfellas,” one mob philosopher advised an associate, “Goodfellas kill goodfellas.”
By Paul Davis
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 […]
Paul Davis: The thorn in Krasner’s side — my interview with Ralph Cipriano
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is running for reelection next week. It appears that most of the Philadelphia media, most […]
Paul Davis: FBI and Philadelphia Police take down a violent drug trafficking gang in Kensington
“This indictment is the largest federal case of this century prosecuted by our office and it attacks the very heart of the opioid crisis,” said U.S. Attorney Metcalf said.
By Paul Davis
Jeff Hurvitz: For amusement purposes only? Hardly.
“For amusement purposes only.” That was the line that appeared on football pool betting slips which appeared outside of many schools […]
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
Christine Flowers: Blame for violence continuing in Philadelphia lies at DA’s doorstep
Normally, using someone’s personal tragedy to make a political statement is wrong. I try to avoid it whenever I can. […]