#TeamRhino #SaveTheRhino #SaveFive

Raising Awareness to protect our #WildLife, Please take the pledge: I would like to join #TeamRhinodotorg in the fight against rhino poaching to ensure a future for people and vulnerable wildlife on our planet: I will never buy or promote any products made of rhino horn, as I know that demand drives poaching. I will be a committed advocate to support rangers and others on the frontlines of rhino conservation. I will share my passion about rhino conservation and recruit my friends and family to become involved. I will urge my government to continue championing efforts to stop rhino poaching at home and abroad. I will stand with IRF to help save rhinos from extinction. teamrhino.org

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

#DreamsAndNightmares #JusticeReform #ReformPhilly #PhiladelphiaNAN

The fight for justice reform has been going on since before the days of the bombing of the MOVE family. So happy to be on the front lines in this fight for justice reform and even happier to be part of Philadelphia National Action Network, those #NoFearAdvocates getting the policy changes much needed to feel free in our society.

The fact that Robert Miller aka Meek Millz a well established rap star has decided to use his platform to bring attention to the corrupt philadelphia justice system is welcomed by me and those of us in this fight who understand the magnitude of his advocacy. Robert isn't fighting this battle for himself, he is raising the voice of so many who are not able to reach the media and lawmakers because they fear retaliation. Robert's advocacy is perfect timing with all the work NAN has been doing to address the use of deadly force by Philadelphia police. A high power influential personality who is a victim of black cop black cop as KRS1 rapped about, otherwise known as police brutality is just what is needed to bring light and change to the injustice so many have been dealing with in Philadelphia.


What i really like about what Robert Miller is doing is the petition created by #ReformPhilly for all who have been convicted under corrupt police to released. Why is this PCRA petition important? The petition educates us about how to correct the injustice done to our love ones. Please sign the PCRA petition today!!



This 18-page roster puts the officers into three categories to provide guidance for prosecutors:
*“Do Not Call” as a witness in court unless approved by a high-ranking DA. 
*May use as a witness but first inform the defense attorney of the officer's alleged misconduct.
*Use without restriction but be aware of the noted misconduct.
In some cases, background information for officers on the list. 


*Use without restriction but be aware of the noted misconduct.
In some cases, background information for officers on the list.

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Toggle DescriptionThe full list of Philadelphia's 66 "problem" cops
This document lists 66 former and current Philadelphia police officers whose misconduct was problematic enough that former District Attorney Seth Williams and staff decided their names should generally be shared with defense attorneys before trial. This 18-page roster puts the 66 officers into three categories to provide guidance for prosecutors: *“Do Not Call” as a witness in court unless approved by a high-ranking DA. *May use as a witness but first inform the defense attorney of the officer’s misconduct. *Use without restriction but be aware of the noted misconduct. In some cases, reporters have added background information to this list of officers.
PO stands for police officer 
ARD: Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition 
Colin Cummings  
Stanley Davis 
Emmanuel Folly 
Nicholas Harper 
Kevin Klein 
Deric Lewis 
Michael Long 
Antonio Mayhew 
Alex McAdams  
Angel Ortiz 
Ryan Pownall 
Sheila Pressley 
Angelo Romero 
Ross Scott  
Brian Smith  
Gerald Smith 
Eric Snell 
Adam Soto 
Michael Spicer 
Sequeta Williams  
Erik Bullock 
More on the 29 "Do Not Call" cops 
Contributed by: Frank Wiese, Philly.com
Reporting by staff writers Mark Fazlollah, Craig McCoy, Anh Nguyen, Dan Spinelli, Dylan Purcell and Michele Tranquilli
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NameRankDate of MisconductSummary of FactsPBI Finding/ArrestPenaltyDisclosureLimit on TestimonyNotification to Trial DivisionLean
Abrams, AnthonyPO6/1/15PO lied during a departmental investigation and aided and abetted his live-in girlfriend in a prostitution/escort businessPBI: 5/16/2017 Found guilty of Lying during a Departmental Investigation, Conduct Unbecoming, and Unapproved Outside EmploymentDismissedDisclose, if calledDo not call without Deputy approvalNo NoticesYes
Buzzone, PaulPO5/26/17PO charged with DUIArrest: 5/26/2017 PO charged with DUI and accepted into ARD program for 6 months probation beginning 8/25/2017n/aDisclose ArrestNoneCW v. Cooper
CW v. Bennett
Yes
Cartagena, JosePO3/11/15PO assaulted complainant with his fist causing a fractured facial bone, and 5 days later activated his ECW on the same complainantPBI: 8/29/2017 Pled Guilty to Conduct Unbecoming, Unauthorized and/or Excessive Use of Force in Official Capacity, and Neglect of Duty3 day suspensionDisclose in all pending and future casesNoneCW v. Correra
CW v. Green
CW v. Fratticelli- Aponte
CW v. Hall
CW v. Robinson
CW v. Williams
Yes
Jones, MelvillePO10/19/15PO filed retaliatory EF.00 complaintPBI: 2/20/2017 Found guilty of Unspecified Conduct unbecoming2 day suspensionNone (No evidence of intentional deceit. Personal dispute)Nonen/a
King, SeanPO9/18/14PO changed portions of his patrol logPBI: 2/20/2017 Found guilty of Making false entry in departmental report3 day suspensionNone (No intent to materially deceive)Nonen/a
LaSalle, AnthonyLt8/25/14Lt made false entries in DAR and misused 16 hours of timePBI: 4/7/2017 Found guilty of Unspecified Neglect of Duty, and Unspecified Failure to Supervise7 day suspensionNone (No material misreprese ntation)Nonen/a
Livingston, ChrisPO10/9/16PO engaged in physical fight with another male outside of a wedding receptionPBI: 3/30/2017 Plead guilty to Unspecified Conduct unbecoming5 day suspensionNone (Isolated Incident)Nonen/a
Choudri, HashaamPO10/29/16PO solicited a prostitutePBI: 4/23/2017 Found guilty of Association with Person of Ill Repute and Conduct UnbecomingDismissedDisclose, if calledDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. Stanton
CW v. Labrador
Yes
Cummings, ColinPO2/22/17PO charged with DUI in Tioga CountyArrest: 2/22/2017 PO charged with DUI in Tioga County and placed on ARD probation for one year beginning 3/13/2017n/aDisclose open ARD/proba tion until 3/13/2018NoneCW v. Goldwire
CW v. Seldon
CW v. Leach
CW v. Kegler
CW v. Coleste
CW v. Burton
CW v. Williams
CW v. Jones
CW v. Bolling
Yes
Davis, StanleyPOPendingPO is subject of Federal Investigation an likely to face Federal chargesArrest: Pendingn/aDisclose if/when arrestedDo not call without Deputy approvalYes
Esack, RobertPO1/26/16PO used his knee to strike complainant in the face twice causing broken facial bonesPBI: 7/14/2017 PO found Guilty of Conduct Unbecoming and Unauthorized and/or Excessive Use of Force in an official capacity5 day suspensionDisclose in all pending and future casesDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. Haskins
CW v. Evans
CW v. Berry
CW v. Dennis
CW v. Armstrong
CW v. Bryant
CW v. Delvalles
CW v. Jackson
CW v. Moreno
CW v. Trush
CW v. Freeman
Yes
Folly, EmmanuelPO4/25/17PO was arrested and charged with sexual abuse of children (Child Pornography)Arrest: 4/25/2017 Arrested and charged with sexual abuse of children (child pornography) NL: 1/30/2018, PTCn/aDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. MayfieldYes
Graham, ReginaldPO11/1/13PO investigated by Federal authorities for several alleged acts of corruptionPBI: Retired before hearingn/aDisclose, if calledDo not call without Deputy approvalNo NoticesYes
Hall, ShawnPO5/14/17PO charged with DUIArrest: 5/14/2017 PO charged with DUI on ARD probation for one year beginning 12/15/2017n/a _Disclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approvalNoneYes
Harper, NicholasPO8/2/17PO arrested for DUIArrest: 8/2/2017 PO charged with DUI on ARD probation for one year beginning 12/1/2017n/aDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. McCorrishn
CW v. Campbell
CW v. Colon
CW v. Shands
CW v. Gaskin
CW v. Andro
CW v. Bollinger
CW v. Farrell
CW v. Adderly
CW v. Reese
CW v. Flowers
Yes
Kennedy, MichaelSgtDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. Hatton
CW v. Michell
CW v. Flecha
CW v. Irizarry
CW v. Flores
CW v. Davis, et al
CW v. Strawberry
CW v. Gonzalez
Yes
Klein, KevinPO12/24/16PO charges with SA, DUI and Leaving the scene of an accident.Arrest: 12/20/2017 PO charged with SA, DUI and Leaving the scene of an accident NL: 1/19/2018, StatusDisclosure in all casesDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. (not legible)
CW v. Gillard
CW v. Lee
CW v.Breedon
CW v.McCallum
CW v. Anderson
CW v. Taylor
CW v. Snowden
CW v. Davis
CW v. Jorden
CW v. Reed
CW v. Wilson
CW v. Norris
CW v. Myers
CW v. Kabba
CW v. Williams
CW v. Mosely
CW v. Green
CW v. Sims
CW v. Briscoe
CW v. McMillan
Yes
Lewis, DericPO12/30/17PO charged with Simple Assault in Delaware County, PAArrest: 12/30/2017 PO charged with Simple Assault in Delaware County, PADisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approvalTraffic CourtYes
Linder, EricCrp7/23/17Crp arrested for DUIArrest: 7/23/2017 Crp arrested for DUI NL: 1/9/2018, Trialn/aDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approvalNoneYes
Logan, AllenPO12/27/17PO arrested for Simple Assault in Atlantic City, NJArrest: 12/27/2017 PO arrested for Simplae Assault in Atlantic City, NJDiscloseDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. HinesYes
Long, MichaelPO3/23/17PO abused dogArrest: 3/23/2017 Animal Cruelty/PIC NL: 5/7/2018, Trialn/aDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. Murphy
CW v. Rose
Yes
Mayhew, AntonioPO5/3/17PO charged with AAArrested 5/3/2017 PO charged with A.A. NL: 2/13/2018, PTCn/aDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approval?Yes
McAdams, AlexPO10/23/16PO charged with multiple counts of SA, REAP, TT and Contempt of PFAArrest: 2/1/2017 PO charged with SA, REAP, TT and Contempt of PFA NL: 3/2/2018, Trialn/aDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approval?Yes
McFadden, AnthonyLt2014-2015Lt engaged in sexual text communication with a prostitute on- duty, lied in an IAD interview, drank alcohol then drove city car on-duty, misused city time, and accepted gifts from news reportersPBI: 1/10/2017 Entered into a plea agreement, and plead guilty to lying during an investigation, inappropriate sexual communication, drinking alcohol on duty, driving a city vehicle after drinking alcohol and improper use of department equipment30 day suspension and TransferredDisclosure in all casesDo not call without Deputy approvalNo NoticesYes
Nordo, PhillipDet8/25/17Det suspended with the intent to dismissSuspended: 8/25/2017 Det suspended with the intent to dismissSuspended with the intent to dismissDisclose if/when arrestedDo not call without Deputy approval- No NoticesYes
O'Brien, Steven.Lt5/26/16Lt lied in an IAD interview concerning a domestic assault incident with Lt's financePBI: 1/10/2017 Found guilty Lying during a investigation and Unspecified Conduct unbecoming15 day suspensionDiscloseNonen/aYes
Ortiz, AngelPO9/1/11PO mishandled evidence in a narcotics investigation, made false entries in PARS and left out important information in communication with other officersPBI: 3/8/2017 Found guilty of making False Entries in a police report, and Failure to follow procedures for handling narcotics5 day suspension and reprimandDisclose if calledDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. Forman
CW v. Homes
CW v. Booker
CW v. Howard
CW v. Sullivan
CW v. Hargrove
CW v. Abrams
CW v. Merrick
CW v. Palmer
CW v. Robinson
CW v. Marshall
CW v. Blatch
CW v. Grant
CW v. Merrick
CW v. Marshall
CW v. Blatch
CW v. Grant
Yes
Pownall, RyanPODo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. Lindsay
CW v. Martinez
Yes
Pressley, SheliaSgt5/22/14Sgt physically assaulted another Sgt, made false statement in a police report, and lied during an IAD investigationPBI: 4/7/2017 Found guilty of Lying during an investigation, Engaging in Harassing Conduct towards a police officer and Failure to Properly Supervise32 day suspensionDisclose if calledDo not call without Deputy approvalNo NoticesYes
Pressley, SheliaSgt6/12/14Sgt lied in interview to IAD concerning an EEO complaint that she filed against another officerPBI: 4/3/2017 Found guilty of Lying during an investigation30 day suspensionDisclose, if calledDo not call without Deputy approvalNo NoticesYes
Ricks, EdwardPO10/1/14PO made false statements in police report (entered wrong driver in accident report)PBI: 8/22/2016 Plead guilty to making a False Entry in a police report5 day suspensionDisclose in all pending and future casesNonen/aYes
Romero, AngeloPO11/1/16PO lied in interview to PPD concerning shooting he witnessed_Do not call without Deputy approvalCW v. Harvey
CW v. Hall
Yes
Scott, RossPO5/18/17PO charged with AAArrest: 5/18/2017 PO charged with AA NL: 1/8/2018, FTCn/aDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approval?Yes I
Smith, BrianSgt8/25/17Sgt indicted by US Atty on bribery and lying to federal authoritiesSuspended: 8/25/2017 Sgt suspended for 30 days with the intent to dismissSuspended with the intent to dismissDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approval?Yes
Smith, GeraldPO3/5/16PO charged with Burglary and other related offensesArrest: 4/282017 PO charged with burglary and other related offenses NL: 1/4/2018, Trialn/aDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approval?Yes
Note: The list compiled in 2017 by the DA’s Office misstated that Smith was charged with burglary.
Gerald Smith was charged with simple assault and related offenses in connection with 2016 incidents. He was acquitted at trial March 22, 2018.
Snell, EricPOPO arrested for conspiracy to deliver drugs in MarylandSuspension with intent to DismissDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. CooperYes
Soto, AdamPO4/25/17PO charged with manslaughter and homicide by vehicleArrest: 4/25/2017 Arrested and charged with manslaughter and homicide by vehicle NL: 1/4/2018, SCn/aDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approval?Yes
Spicer, MichaelSgtSgt arrested by Federal authorities for several acts of corruptionPBI: 9/10/2014 Dismissal based upon arrest by Federal Authorities. Reinstated after acquitted at Trialn/aDisclose Federal Prosecutio nDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. Glover
CW v. Arnold
CW v. Morales
CW v. Saladana
Yes
Sugan, JosephPO5/24/17PO charged with DUI in Montgomery CountyArrest: 5/24/2017 PO charged with DUI in Montgomery County NL: 11/28/2017, Trial PO to receive ARD for one year starting on 11/28/2017n/aDisclose ArrestNoneCW v. Adino
CW v. Easley
CW v. Jones
CW v. Ly
Yes
Williams, SequetaPO6/12/17PO charged for IT and SAArrest: 6/12/2017 PO charged with TT and SA NL: 1/9/2018 Trialn/aDisclose ArrestDo not call without Deputy approvalCW v. Foster
CW v. Hayes
CW v. Smith
CW v. Grant
CW v. Thomas
CW v. Gilmore
CW v. Bell
CW v. Gilmmore
Yes
Bonk, DavidLt2014Lt misused time by leaving work early, and taking pilot lessons while on dutyPBI: 2/23/2017 Plead guilty to Unspecified Neglect of Duty and Unspecified Failure to Supervise5 day suspension _None (No material misreprese ntation)Nonen/a
Bullock, ErikPO11/28/15PO harassed and threatened
CWs by damaging front door, using inappropriate language, and pointing his gun in
CW's direction
PBI: 4/7/2017 Plead guilty to Unspecified Conduct unbecoming, unauthorized absence, and unauthorized use of department equipment5 day suspension and reprimandNone (No clear evidence of intention deceit)Nonen/a
Conn, RobertDet9/26/16Det improperly released to an attorney the interview of a sexual assault complainantPBI: 12/13/2016 Plead guilty to communicating law enforcement information to unauthorized personReprimandNoneNonen/a
DeLaurentiis, MarioPO7/9/16PO posted an inappropriate image on his social media account (Facebook) that violated PD policyPBI: 5/29/2017 Plead Guilty to Failure to Comply with Police Commissioners DirectivesReprimandNoneNonen/a
Farrell, WilliamPO5/10/13PO made false statements in police reportPBI: 12/1/2016 Plead guilty to Unspecified Conduct unbecoming10 day suspensionNone (No material misreprese ntation)None
Fitzgerald, RichPO4/17/14PO used unregistered informant to make drug buy and input incorrect information on informant voucher form, and failed to record basic informationPBI: 4/7/2017 Found guilty of Failure to Comply with Commissioner's directivesReprimandNone (No evidence of intentional deceit. No pattern)Nonen/a
Green, AaronSgt11/17/15Sgt left detail to take a promotional examPlead guilty to Unauthorized Absence and4 day suspensionNoneNonen/a
Gross, MichaelLt12/1/14Lt arrived late to work on three occasions, and failed to properly document the approval of a subordinate's vacationPBI: 7/23/2017 Plead guilty to neglect of duty and failure to supervise unspecified6 day suspensionNoneNonen/a
Jackson, RonaldPO4/18/16PO, while off-duty, assaulted his GF by grabbing her neck, choking her and biting her left handPBI: 4/7/2017 Plead guilty to Unspecified Conduct unbecoming2 day suspensionNone (No Pattern)Nonen/a
Jean, JoelPO7/24/17PO deployed ECW under circumstances where not justifiedPBI: 2/23/2017 Plead guilty to Failure to Comply with Commissioner's OrderReprimandNoneNonen/a
Mazzoni, StevePO11/25/12PO conducted an illegal warrantless search, and made false statement to detectivePBI: 4/7/2017 Plead guilty of Unspecified Conduct unbecoming and Failure to Comply with Commissioner's directiveReprimandNone (No intent to deceive)Nonen/a
McClain, LainSgt2015Sgt made sexual comments and touched officers inappropriatelyPBI: 2/20/2017 Plead guilty to Course of Conduct which constitutes harassing behavior based on gender and sexual orientation15 day suspension and transferNone (Behavior shows no evidence of bias)Nonen/a
McCuem, MatthewPO11/19/17PO deployed is ECW on a person who was not a threatPlead guilty to Failure to Comply with Commissioner's Order and Unauthorized Absence from AssignmentReprimandNoneNonen/a
Montgomery, RahimPO10/15/16PO, while off-duty, destroyed property inside his home and assaulted his spousePBI: 6/14/2017 Found guilty of unspecified conduct unbecoming10 day suspensionNo Disclosurenonen/a
Osisos, EarlPO2/6/15PO forced open front door to apt. that he was evited from on the same date causing damagePBI: 3/30/2017 Plead guilty to Unspecified Conduct unbecoming1 day suspensionNone (Isolated Incident)Nonen/a
Rashad, TariqPO9/24/14PO lied to IAD re: relationship to complainantPBI: 9/15/2016 Found guilty of Lying during departmental investigation10 day suspensionNone (Peripheral Issue)Nonen/a
Sanchez, NatalieDet1/17/17Det signed the name of another Det on a SWPBI: 5/11/2017 Pled Guilty to Making False Entry in a Departmental Record1 day suspensionNoneNonen/a
Santiago, RubbenPO1/10/14PO made false entries in his patrol log and misused 9 hours of his timePBI: 1/23/2016 Plead guilty to Unspecified Conduct unbecoming, and Making a false entry in a departmental report5 day suspension and reprimandNoneNonen/a
Schill, FrancesPO1/21/15PO tased, handcuffed prisonerPBI: 8/22/2016 Plead guilty to Failure to comply with Commissioner's directivesTraining and CounselingNone (Isolated Incident. No excessive force.)Nonen/a
Smith, WarrenPO9/3/14PO deployed OC spray and kicked a handcuffed prisoner in the Sally Port at CFCFPBI: 2/22/2017 Plead guilty to Excessive Use of Force5 day suspensionNone (Isolated incident)None
Soto Jr., DavidPO2014PO failed to notify supervisor of his uncertainty if he was needed for court hearingsPBI: 5/15/2017 Plead guilty to Failure to Comply with Commissioner's directivesReprimandNone (No material misreprese ntation)Nonen/a
Soto Sr., DavidPO2014PO incorrectly listed his son as arresting officer in PARS reportPBI: 5/15/2017 Plead guilty to Failure to Comply with Commissioner's directivesReprimandNone (No material misreprese ntation)Nonen/a
Torres, CeasarPO5/22/16PO physically assaulted his girlfriendPBI: 1/10/2017 Plead guilty to Unspecified Conduct unbecoming4 day suspensionNoneNonen/a
Vallette, CharlesPO2/10/16PO lied during a departmental investigationPBI: 5/25/2017 Found Guilty of Lying during an investigation10 day suspensionNoneNonen/a
Wardlaw, KhalifSgt1/24/16Sgt. Used the term 'faggot' during an altercation with a CrpPBI: 9/27/2016 Plead guilty to Unspecified Conduct unbecoming2 day suspension _(No pattern of discriminat oryNonen/a
Waters, BrianPO5/10/13PO made false statements in police reportPBI: 8/22/2016 Plead guilty to Unspecified Conduct unbecoming5 day suspensionNone (No material misstateme nt)Nonen/a
Young, TremayneSgt1/10/14Sgt made false entries in his patrol log and misused 28 hours of his timePBI: 1/23/2016 Plead guilty to Unspecified Conduct unbecoming, and Making a false entry in a departmental report5 day suspension and reprimandNoneNonen/a

Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA)

Assisting individuals wrongly convicted of a crime in Philadelphia
An experienced criminal appeals attorney knows there are different types of appeals possible following a conviction. Pennsylvania state law and federal laws both give a convicted defendant the right to file appeals based on a variety of reasons. One such method of appeal is to file a petition under the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA).1 This type of appeal generally occurs after an initial appeal with the Pennsylvania courts is not successful. However, the PCRA petition is completely separate from a direct appeals with its own rules, deadlines, and regulations.

What is PCRA?

The Act provides a method for individuals who were wrongfully convicted of a crime or who believe that their sentence is unlawful to pursue collateral relief. You are eligible to file a PCRA petition if you have been convicted of a criminal offense and you are on probation or parole, you are currently serving a prison sentence, or you have received a death sentence. In order to obtain post-conviction relief, you must provide sufficient information that one of the following occurred in your criminal case:


Your Constitutional rights were violated in such a manner that no reliable verdict could have resulted.

You received ineffective assistance of counsel that prevented a reliable verdict from occurring.

You were unlawfully induced or coerced into pleading guilty when you were actually innocent.

Your right to direct appeal on a certain issue was unlawfully obstructed by a government official.

Exculpatory evidence2 that was not available at trial is now available and would likely
change the result of your case.

You received a sentence that was improper and unlawful for your offense (i.e., above the statutory maximum).

The criminal court that entered your conviction did not have proper jurisdiction to do so.

As you can see, an appeal under the PCRA can have many complex legal issues, so it is always highly important to have an attorney handling your appeal who has a thorough understanding of Pennsylvania criminal appeals laws. Additionally, you only have one year (under most circumstances) to file a PCRA petition, so you do not want to delay in discussing your case with a criminal appeals lawyer as soon as possible.

Contact an experienced criminal appeals attorney for assistance today

If you have been convicted of a crime, you have a number of options on the appellate level. Post-conviction relief is only one method of attempting to fight your wrongful conviction. Discussing your case with an experienced criminal appeals lawyer in Philadelphia can help you explore your options and put together a quality, well-argued appeal for the best possible chance at having your conviction overturned. Please do not hesitate to contact the Zeiger Law Firm at (215) 825-5183 to discuss your case today.
1http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=95
2http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exculpatory_evidence

Please join Philadelphia National Action Network phillynanoffice@yahoo.com  and if you know of anyone who is trapped and abused by the Philadelphia police department please reach out to Philadelphia NAN to help address the issue. You can also contact Mike Mellon 215.568.3190 with names of corrupt police. He is with district attorney's office and they have created a special unit for dirty police


Did you know that our city takes 30% of a person bail money and gives the other 70% back? #FollowTheMoney Please sign the petition to end cash bail!!



We must end cash bail if we want to significantly decrease Philadelphia's over reliance on incarceration. Every day, there are thousands of people held in Philadelphia's jails solely because they cannot afford to pay for their release. Over 75% of people in Philadelphia's county jails are being held pretrial, often for many months, denying their fundamental right of the presumption of "innocent until proven guilty". Removing this barrier of cash bail allows a person to pursue their own legal defense while minimizing potential collateral consequences of their arrest.
As bail reform sweeps the country, we want to see our city step up and put an end to the human rights violation of cash bail. The Department of Justice has already announced that our nation's current money bail system is unconstitutional, and our neighbors are leading the way for us -- New Jersey recently passed comprehensive bail reform policies, and Washington DC ended their use of cash bail years ago. Other cities have successfully changed their pre-trial detention process without an adverse impact on public safety, while at the same time protecting the rights of the accused and providing accountability to ensure appearance in court. Cash bail only serves as a tool of oppression against the poor and against Black and Brown people who are disproportionately impacted, and perpetuates the machine of mass incarceration.
We believe nobody should have to pay for their freedom, and we urge Philadelphia City Council, Mayor Kenney and the District Attorney's Office to take action now to put an end to cash bail.
More than anything we need a citizen commission in each neighborhood to help inform our communities about what is going on with all these reforms. 

Prison slave labor today can be seen in wild lands firefighters, disaster clean-up from hurricanes and oil spills, massive contracts with cities, counties and universities, and the running of the prisons themselves.
While prisons no longer provide the same scale of labor that chattel slavery and convict leasing did, they maintain the slave relation of captivity for another primary purpose: the warehousing of populations that pose a threat to a profit-obsessed society. This includes the unemployed or those in underground economies, the mentally ill, and those most likely to challenge the status quo.

Talking points on the goals

End slave labor
This means the prisoners around the world who do industrial work for little-to-no pay in kitchens, laundries, on road crews, in fields or in factories must get a fair wage for their labor, or the prisons must pay outside workers to do this work. One way or another, the true cost of prison operation must be known and the broken system of mass incarceration must no longer be subsidized through slavery. The US acts appalled by other countries like China exploiting its prisoners for free labor, but tolerates the practice at home.
Stop profiteering off prisoners
All across the country, federal, state and municipal agencies contract with profit-driven companies for goods and services (on top of the prisons and detention centers where operations are handed over to private companies in attempt to cut costs.). In most every instance of these contracts for healthcare, commissary, phones and money transfers, prisoners are price-gouged because they are captive customers.
Reduce prison populations
State and federal officials can use re-sentencing, parole and clemency to drastically bring down the number of people held in cages. We know this can be done, as many other countries have shown by example that the U.S. practice of absurdly long prison sentencing contributes nothing remotely resembling rehabilitation.
Demand environmental justice
There is a nationwide effort to expose prisons as industrial operation with chronic conditions that are not conducive to health and safety. The Environmental Justice (EJ) movement has spent the past three decades developing an analysis that applies the need for environmental protections to all areas of our society, including places like prisons, and begun writing those protections into laws, such as Executive Order 12898, developing EJ through the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this analysis, the maintaining of warehouses for caged humans must be viewed as incompatible with environmental justice.
A list of organizations in support of #OperationPUSH and#Juneteenth2018 can be found here
[Please contact FightToxicPrisons@gmail.com to add your organization to this call to action]

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