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QAnon believer in alleged Philly convention center threat linked to far right Va. senator
Va. Sen. Amanda Chase says he was a volunteer who was never paid by the campaign.

After Wallace shooting, Philly police seek $14 million for Tasers while overtime costs pile up
The PPD says it can't afford to outfit officers with stun guns. Meanwhile, OT has ballooned 40%.

Police misconduct in Philadelphia: Unsealed records name the city’s most cited cops
Even if officers assault civilians, they rarely face repercussions — and sometimes get promoted, newly released documents show.
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Mayor Kenney’s second-in-command to resign over police reform efforts
Managing Director Brian Abernathy has been the target of protests calling for his resignation.

Kenney, Outlaw admit they were wrong about 676 protest tear-gassing, officers involved to be fired
The deputy in charge that day took a voluntary demotion, and there’s now a moratorium on tear gas use by Philly police.

South Philly police captain removed after Columbus statue protests, amid larger PPD shakeup
Capt. Louis Campione has been on the force for 43 years.

Mayor Kenney walks back police budget boost and vows reforms — but not enough, critics say
Some proposals raise questions about Philadelphia’s familiarity with its own past promises on transforming the PPD.

Philly police commander seen beating protesters to face aggravated assault charges
Staff Inspector Joe Bologna has a history of misconduct and is linked to past PPD corruption scandals.

Philly to slash police oversight, anti-violence initiatives while increasing PPD budget
This is exactly the wrong time for such a move, critics say.

Philly police commissioner alters use of force policy after tear gas, warns about press arrests
Some in the department questioned why guidelines like this weren’t issued sooner.