Police Brutality

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NJ State Police piloting new first responder program with mental health experts

One year after Walter Wallace's death, city still must improve responses to mental health emergencies, officials say

Meek Mill, Natasha Cloud join 'Protect Our People' initiative calling for police reform at federal level

Krasner vows fight after judge dismisses charges against Philly cop who pepper-sprayed protesters on I-676

Philly police inspector, former detective charged in off-duty assault that occurred last summer

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Seeking 'even-handed justice,' Krasner refiles charges against fired Philly police officer who struck protester

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D.A. Krasner pledges to refile charges against fired Philly police officer who struck protester with baton

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New HBO film, '40 Years a Prisoner,' tells story of Philly's controversial MOVE raid

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Philly police union sues city over reform bill that requires public hearings on contracts

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Jon Bon Jovi talks new album, '2020,' on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

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After Breonna Taylor decision, protesters march in Philly

Protesters call for Drexel, Penn to dissolve campus police forces by 2025

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Fired Philly cop, seen on video pepper-spraying I-676 protesters, now charged with assault

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Tobias Harris calls for arrests of police involved in Breonna Taylor's death

Video of Allentown cop kneeling on man's head prompts investigations by police, Lehigh County D.A.

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In MLS return, Philadelphia Union players wear names of Black victims of police brutality

New Jersey’s bid to identify disciplined police officers blocked by appeals court

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Protesters march on I-676 decrying racism, police brutality

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Fourth of July protests against systemic racism take place across Philly

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New Jersey police officers who commit serious violations to be identified

New Jersey police officers

Delco Sheriff bans chokeholds in wake of George Floyd killing

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Employers take action against men seen mocking George Floyd's death in video

New Jersey George Floyd protests

Philly librarians petition against National Guard being housed in city branches

Free Library Wadsworth Petition

Philadelphia pledges major police reform, eliminates department's proposed budget increase

Philly council defund police

Philly to light Boathouse Row gold in honor of George Floyd

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John Oliver highlights Camden as example of city where police reforms are working

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Road closures, bus detours ahead of weekend demonstrations in Philly

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Straight Shooters: Black Lives Matter

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Philly health care workers join 'White Coats for Black Lives' demonstration

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Run the Jewels release fourth album early as a free download

Evil Genius fires head brewer over anti-police Instagram post calling for violence

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Pledging to 'do better,' Mayor Kenney forms committee to address Philadelphia's racial injustice

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Malcolm Jenkins tells Drew Brees to ‘shut the f—k up’ following national anthem comments

Philadelphia clergy call for racial justice in wake of George Floyd killing

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Gov. Wolf marches with peaceful protesters demanding racial justice

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Tobias Harris pens op-ed on racism, privilege and police brutality: 'Ain't no both sides'

Philly mayor, police commissioner condemn armed vigilante group in Fishtown

Kenney Fishtown Protest

Tobias Harris calls on local politician to resign over 'disgusting' Black Lives Matter remarks

Joe Biden urges police reform, says U.S. must 'deal with systemic racism'

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Justice for George Floyd protestors gather at City Hall, Art Museum steps

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George Floyd protests in Philly erupt in fires, looting; City officials blame outsiders

George Floyd Philly protest

Video shows New Jersey cop – now sentenced to 5 years in prison – hitting suicidal man in hospital bed

Ruben McAusland Patterson cop assault

Meek Mill debuts 'Stay Woke' single about police brutality at BET Awards

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