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Crime

Paul Davis: DEA seized 379 million doses of fentanyl in 2022

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023
Paul Davis

Twice as much of the deadly drug was seized in 2022 as in the previous year.
By Paul Davis

Crime

Ben Mannes: Is Krasner violating the civil rights of Philadelphia police officers?

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
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Violent crime suspects are released after arrests for charges dropped or downgraded by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, but Krasner seems steadfast in charging police officers with less probable cause. Is that an equal protection problem?
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Crime

As opioid deaths rise, change considered for Pennsylvania’s drug death statute

July 26, 2022July 29, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Democrats and Republicans agree on the problem, differ on solutions.
By Anthony Hennen

Crime

R. Seth Williams: Poor black and brown communities suffer the most under Krasner

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022
R. Seth Williams
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Larry Krasner is not a racist but his refusal to enforce the law in African American black communities has an equally destructive impact on the residents. 

By R. Seth Williams

Justice System

R. Seth Williams: Dear Krasner, Tell the truth or keep my name out your mouth

June 14, 2022June 15, 2022
R. Seth Williams
5

An open letter to the Philadelphia District Attorney.
By R. Seth Williams

Crime

Ben Mannes: As radical criminal justice policies result in record murders, where’s the bully pulpit?

January 11, 2022February 22, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
1

Last year was the deadliest year in Philadelphia’s 340-year history. What is notably absent is any sense of accountability by the political leaders charged with keeping us safe.
By Ben Mannes

State Politics

Jeremy Baker: Josh’s Wonderland

November 4, 2021November 3, 2021
Jeremy Baker
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Pennsylvania is no Disney World, as much as the actions and proclamations of Attorney General Josh Shapiro might suggest.
By Jeremy Baker

Crime

Philadelphia bans police stops for certain traffic violations

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021
Christen Smith
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Philadelphia became the first major U.S. city to ban police stops for minor traffic violations in an effort to reduce harmful interactions between law enforcement and people of color.
By Christen Smith

Municipal Government

Krasner’s office asks for raises at hearing on impact of crime on Philly’s neighborhood economies

October 6, 2021October 7, 2021
Todd Shepherd

A representative for D.A. Krasner chose to request raises for the D.A. office’s employees in a hearing intended to focus on the impact of rising crime.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Martina White: Progressive politics have made Philadelphia the nation’s murder capital

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021
State Rep. Martina White
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A focus on progressive policies and inaction from Democrat leaders has led to Philadelphia leading in homicides. Unless electeds prioritize the lives of citizens, the city will continue to be a playground for violent criminals.
By State Rep. Martina White

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