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Philly Police harassment update: Plaintiffs get access to internal investigation records
PHILADELPHIA – According to a federal judge’s ruling, a pair of female Philadelphia police officers who claim they were the longtime targets of harassment and discrimination will be permitted to examine documents relating to investigation of sexual harassment complaints within the Philadelphia Police Department. -
Philly Jesus update: Street preacher loses counsel in civil rights violation case against Philly police
PHILADELPHIA – An attorney for a street preacher locally known as “Philly Jesus”, who claims his civil rights were violated by members of the Philadelphia Police Department when he was evangelizing in a public park just before Christmas last year, will no longer be representing him. -
Police officers harassment suit update: Court again rules Philly Mayor Jim Kenney will not be deposed
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has now twice ruled that a pair of female Philadelphia police officers who claim they were the longtime targets of harassment and discrimination will not be permitted to depose Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney. -
Discrimination and wrongful arrest update: Defendants argue Black contractor's claims are time-barred
PHILADELPHIA – Defendants associated with a civil rights violation case filed by an African-American and Muslim contractor who claimed he was first framed for materials theft by a racist employee and then arrested by members of the Philadelphia Police Department, allege that his claims are barred. -
Philly Jesus case update: Philadelphia denies civil rights violations
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia has formally denied charges that it violated the civil rights of a street preacher locally known as “Philly Jesus”, when he was evangelizing in a public park just before Christmas last year. -
Bensalem construction company denies liability for civil rights violations in race and religion discrimination case
PHILADELPHIA – A Bensalem construction company has denied civil rights violation allegations made by an African-American and Muslim contractor who claimed he was first framed for materials theft by a racist employee, then arrested by members of the Philadelphia Police Department despite there being no evidence he had committed any crime. -
Defendants say African-American/Muslim contractor wasn't framed for theft, didn't have his civil rights violated
PHILADELPHIA – Employers and co-workers of an African-American and Muslim contractor who claimed he was baselessly framed for materials theft by a racist colleague say there is no merit to his suit and that it should be thrown out. -
Philadelphia PD sued for 'military-style' excessive force during police brutality protests
PHILADELPHIA – Class action lawsuits have been filed against the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department for what nearly 150 plaintiffs believe was excessive force on a military scale, used in response to peaceful demonstrations on systemic racism and police brutality at 52nd Street and the Vine Street Expressway. -
Judge: Deposition of Philly Mayor Jim Kenney not necessary in police officers' harassment and discrimination suit
PHILADELPHIA – According to a federal judge, a pair of female Philadelphia police officers who claim they were the longtime targets of harassment and discrimination will not be permitted to depose Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney. -
Philly Police officers move to dismiss several claims against them in harassment lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia police officers accused of either participating in or condoning a longtime pattern of harassment and discrimination by two female colleagues are requesting that several claims levied against them are dismissed from the litigation. -
Black contractor claims he was framed by white colleague and wrongly arrested, sues Philly police
PHILADELPHIA – An African-American and Muslim contractor claims he was framed for materials theft by a racist employee of a business he was working at and arrested by members of the Philadelphia Police Department, despite there being no evidence he had committed any crime. -
Claims dismissed in lawsuit from Philadelphia police officers that led ex-commissioner to resign
PHILADELPHIA – One of a group of Philadelphia police officers accused of a longtime pattern of harassment and discrimination by two female colleagues has had a number of claims levied against him dismissed. -
Philadelphia police officers are accused of fabricating evidence, giving false testimony
PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia and several of its police officers are facing a suit by a man who claims his narcotics arrest, house arrest and probation were the result of fabricated evidence and false testimony.Michael McClary filed a complaint April 15 in the U.S. -
In doubt is appeal of Philly cop who claims watchdog called him racist because of Facebook post
PHILADELPHIA — Whether a Philadelphia police inspector can appeal a federal judge's dismissal last month of his defamation lawsuit against a nonprofit watchdog group is up in the air following a recent clerk's order. -
Street preacher 'Philly Jesus' says police officers violated his constitutional rights when they arrested, cited him
PHILADELPHIA – A street preacher locally known as “Philly Jesus” has initiated litigation against the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department, accusing the entities of violating his civil rights when he was evangelizing in a public park just before Christmas. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: Creating a Philadelphia That’s Ready for Tomorrow: Remarks by U.S. Attorney McSwain to the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Thank you, Dan, for that kind introduction and for the invitation to be here. -
Settlement reached in case of man accused of punching Philly police horse at 2018 Eagles NFC Championship game
PHILADELPHIA – A man charged with punching a Philadelphia Police Department mounted patrol horse before the NFL’s NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings in January of last year settled his lawsuit just weeks before trial, which claimed he was the victim of assault and battery at the hands of city and state police officers. -
Former line cook settles with restaurant she said fired her for reporting harassment and Trump jokes
PHILADELPHIA – A former line cook at a Philadelphia restaurant has settled with the establishment, after filing a lawsuit in which she described being fired by her bosses after reporting several months’ worth of sexual harassment. -
Man allegedly beaten by Philly police at 2017 immigration rally settles with officers for $10K before trial
PHILADELPHIA – A local man who claimed local police officers beat him at a political rally supporting immigration last year has settled his case with those officers and the City of Philadelphia for $10,000. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: United States Attorney McSwain Announces Progress in Making Communities Safer through Project Safe Neighborhoods
Two years ago, the Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the Department’s violent crime reduction strategy. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.