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
A. Benjamin Mannes: Media silence as murders surge in Philly
As murder rates surge to epidemic proportions in Philadelphia, our media corps seems more motivated by moving statues than reducing deaths.
By Benjamin Mannes
Linda A. Kerns: Beyond platitudes, real criminal justice reforms needed from Philadelphia government
Meaningful reform requires more than hashtags and removal of statues.
By Linda A. Kerns
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.
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
George Parry: DA Krasner’s appalling legal maneuver against a Philly police officer on trial for murder
Why is Krasner’s office trying to get the court to effectively re-write the law? Is it a tacit albeit unintended admission that the officer’s actions were legal?
By George Parry
Linda A. Kerns: On Lt. Gov. Fetterman’s Roadmap to Redemption tour, who speaks for the victims?
The Wolf administration is focused on educating inmates about being released from prison.
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