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Mumia's Case Isn't as Simple as Some Make it Seemnew
Murdered by Mumia, a new book co-authored by conservative radio talk-show host Michael Smerconish and Daniel Faulkner's widow comes at a time when Abu-Jamal is closer than ever to receiving a new trial.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
12-17-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
A State of Emergency in Philadelphianew
City residents speak out soberly about the city's spreading crime epidemic.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Staff |
11-12-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Why Doesn't Philly Just Hire 10,000 More Cops?new
Instead, the city's latest crime-fighting initiative asks for 10,000 men -- particularly black men -- to voluntarily patrol crime-ridden neighborhoods.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
10-01-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Why Did Cops Shoot at a Deranged Man 85 Times?new
Police say Bud Miller refused to drop his gun, and for some that makes his life extinguishable -- but for others, like the nurses on the block who wanted to give him CPR but were denied, he was in desperate need of help and forgiveness.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
07-23-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
New Release on Life?new
An unexpected commutation raises hopes for Pennsylvania's lifers.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Frank Rubino |
03-12-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Cop and the Criminalnew
Police don't become friends with the men they arrest -- but that's exactly what happened to Reggie Graham and Cory Long.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steve Volk |
02-05-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Year of Living Dangerouslynew
Minorities still make up the majority of Philadelphians sent to death row.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kate McMahon |
01-16-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Off Targetnew
The deadly New York police shooting of Sean Bell hits close to home for Philadelphia attorney Willie Nattiel.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
12-12-2006 |
Crime & Justice
My Other Grandson Did Itnew
A Northwest Philadelphia grandmother claims two of her grandchildren await trial for something they didn't do.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steve Volk |
09-25-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Term for the Wertsnew
Despite overwhelming support, a model prisoner misses yet another chance at freedom.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Frank Rubino |
08-07-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
No One Can Hear You Screamnew
Good luck being found if you call 911 from a cell phone in Philly.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Amara Rockar |
07-31-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Do We Not Bleed?new
Prison overcrowding affects more than an inmate's mood.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steve Volk |
07-17-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
You Wouldn't Snitch Eithernew
Police say dozens of people were on Sigel Street when a bullet struck a 4-year-old girl -- no one has come forward. Would you have?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
07-06-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Straight From the Horsehead's Mouthnew
Gaetano "Tommy Horsehead" Scafidi turned state's evidence against his fellow South Philly mob associates in 2001 -- though he's had enough of the witness protection program, he can't go home again.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Ralph Cipriano |
06-12-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
'They Almost Killed Me in There'new
Has "solitary confinement" in Pennsylvania become code for "torture"?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Frank Rubino |
05-30-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
