Former Jehovah’s Witnesses who have testified before a state grand jury say investigators are seeking to shatter the wall of secrecy around the religion’s leaders and their response to sex abuse complaints.
“There’s a digital war going on that’s basically undeclared, the potential consequences of which — if it gets out of control — are far greater than a physical attack.”
When former Portland chief Danielle Outlaw arrives in Philadelphia, key issues await: building a leadership team, accountability, and battling gun violence.
The nearly 20 years she spent in Oakland’s police department, and several with the Portland Police Bureau, show Outlaw, 43, to be a study in contrasts.
“I am convinced she has the conviction, courage, and compassion needed to bring long-overdue reform to the Department," Mayor Jim Kenney said of his pick.
It's unclear who the mayor will select as his police commissioner. But that person will be tasked with repairing the department's image and solving multiple complicated problems.
System flaws in the Philly Police Department, DA’s Office, and City Hall helped to shield former police chief inspector Carl Holmes — who was recently indicted for sexual assault — and other top bosses from scrutiny, The Inquirer has found.
