“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
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. […]
Thom Nickels: Psychic to (Philadelphia) stars
In my 2014 book, Legendary Locals of Center City Philadelphia, I included the story of a talented clairvoyant, Arlene Ostapowicz […]
Paul Davis: Teens, terror, and social media
Abdul-Rahman, the son of a prominent Philadelphia attorney, was only seventeen when he was arrested in 2023.
By Paul Davis
Ben Mannes: Ideology over justice — How Larry Krasner’s policies failed Kada Scott
Court officials refute Krasner’s claims in Kada Scott murder case.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Seth Higgins: People will demand order
On a Saturday evening earlier this month, a homeless man caused a disturbance at a Center City IHOP in Philadelphia. […]
Ben Mannes: Dugan wins endorsements, Krasner sends out more grants
The race for the DA’s office heats up down the stretch.
By Ben Mannes