Rizzo vows probe after Crime Commission Phila corruption report
Mayor Frank Rizzo pledged a vigorous inquiry into state Crime Commission charges that Philadelphia police corruption is widespread and systematic. He discussed the findings with Police Commissioner Joseph O'Neill, who promised to investigate promptly and pursue criminal action if warranted. The 1400 page report concluded corruption spans all levels of the 8 226 member force.
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Philadelphia
Frank Rizzo
State Crime Commission
Joseph O'Neill
Rizzo
O'Neill
Crime commission cites police corruption in 22 districts
A statewide crime commission report names 400 officers for possible indictments and details widespread corruption across all 22 police districts. It cites cash payments for escort services, free meals, protection money for gamblers, and prostitution rings, with court action pending to halt publication and significant cooperation issues with the police department.
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Crime Commission
Anthony Pirillo
FOP
Lawrence Hoyle Jr
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Police Department
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