Philadelphia District Attorney

Northeast Philadelphia Man Charged With Buying Guns For 16-Year-Old

Philadelphia district attorney Seth Williams announced the arrest of a 32-year-old man who bought guns for a 16-year-old.

2013/02/14

(The Philadelphia DA's office released this photo from Freddie Henriquez's "Facebook" page in which Henriquez pretends to point a gun at the camera.)

UPDATE: Some Threats Removed After Philadelphia DA Takes On Facebook Over Alleged Witness Intimidation

Some of the threatening posts on a man’s Facebook page have now been removed, announced Philadelphia district attorney Seth Williams.

2013/02/04

(Joshua Albert. Photo from staphmeal.com)

Bail Set at $300,000 For Philadelphia Man Accused of Urging Hits on Cops, DA

A local blogger has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly creating web sites that encouraged people to murder police officers and the city’s district attorney.

2012/11/20

(This warehouse fire on April 9th killed two firefighters. File photo)

Grand Jury Will Probe Warehouse Blaze That Killed 2 Philadelphia Firefighters

In a statement, the district attorney’s office confirmed that it will submit evidence gathered in the April 9th fire to an investigating grand jury for review and possible charges.

2012/04/17

(Seniors get information at a free anti-crime seminar offered by the Philadelphia district attorney's office. Credit: Cherri Gregg)

Part 4: Fighting Back Against Fraud

What do you do if you find out that your elderly mom or dad is the victim of a financial scam?

2012/03/07

Two Years After Acquittal, Lawyers Want Elderly Man Released From Prison

A federal judge is being asked to release from prison an elderly man who was acquitted on murder charges in the death of a Philadelphia police officer, he shot 46-years ago. The State Parole Board has two weeks to file an objection.

2012/02/10

Sources: Philly DA Expected To Hold Press Conference On Future Of Mumia Abu Jamal Case

KYW Newsradio has learned from multiple sources that the Philadelphia District Attorney will hold a news conference Wednesday morning to announce a decision on the future of the case.

2011/12/06

SEPTA Officials Install Surveillance Video To Crack Down On Injury Frauds

SEPTA officials say the chance of hitting it rich by faking an injury on a bus, subway or trolley is rapidly getting harder as more and more surveillance cameras are covering the system.

2011/10/13

(Former Philadelphia DA Lynne Abraham, in 2006 file photo.)

Former Philadelphia DA Lynne Abraham Won’t Run For Penna. Attorney-General

Abraham, like Ed Rendell, has enjoyed a high profile in both the City of Philadelphia and its vote-rich suburbs.

2011/10/07

‘Light’ Voter Turnout In Philadelphia With Few Disputes

The Committee of Seventy, an election watchdog group, describes turnout throughout the Philadelphia region as “light.” There are also some reports of disputes at a few locations.

2010/11/02