Philly’s chief homicide prosecutor demoted as murders reach three-decade high
DA Larry Krasner has replaced Anthony Voci with Chesley Lightsey as the person overseeing gun violence prosecutions.
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Philly’s surprising arrest rate in reported violence against trans women this year: 100%
These kinds of cases are likely under-counted, however, thanks to a fraught relationship with police.
A parade of promises at West Philly community meeting, and Walter Wallace’s family walks out
“We are not at war,” said the police commissioner, a day after two officers shot and killed a Black man.
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Everything we know about the police killing of West Philly’s Walter Wallace Jr.
The 27-year-old was shot dead in front of his mother and neighbors.
‘There’s gonna be looting,’ police warned white Fishtowners, showing a close-knit relationship that plays out across Philly
The city has received a high volume of misconduct complaints since the protests began.
Philly DA: Curfew doesn’t apply to voters heading to polls on Election Day
You won’t be turned away for not wearing a mask — but it’s strongly encouraged.
Trump slams Philly DA Krasner as ‘worst district attorney’
It's not the first time the feds have come out against the city prosecutor.
You can now track the Philly criminal justice system in real time
DA Krasner’s new online dashboard updates daily, from arrests to sentences.
The North Philly search warrant and PPD’s history of raids gone wrong
They've resulted in both police and civilian deaths.
‘Lights for Liberty’ vigils, protests draw thousands rallying against ICE raids and border camps
Marchers in Philadelphia said they were trying to "catch the attention of those who can fix broken immigration laws.”Â
The Year in Starbucks: How the coffee giant has remained in the local spotlight
There's been no lack of Philly drama since last year’s unwarranted arrests.
Philly DA moves to reverse controversial plea deal for gunman in AK-47 shooting
An assistant district attorney admitted making a procedural error in the case.