Philadelphia Police Department had received word Thursday from the FBI in Norfolk that “individuals with firearms were en route to the Convention Center area operating a silver Hummer truck." An AR-style rifle and ammunition was later found inside the truck.
Men who came armed to Philly vote count remain free on bail
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Antonio LaMotta and Joshua Macias (Philadelphia Police Department)
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia judge has denied a request to revoke bail for two Virginia men who traveled to the Pennsylvania Convention Center where votes were being counted and were arrested originally on weapons charges, despite prosecutors’ objections that they attended a rally last week that turned into a violent siege of the U.S. Capitol.
Prosecutors had argued that Joshua Macias, 42, and Antonio LaMotta, 61, each violated the conditions of his $750,000 bail by participating in the riot-turned-insurrection. A judge declined to revoke bail, but added conditions that the two men may not use social media or attend political rallies while they are free on bail.
Charges dismissed against former Philadelphia police inspector accused of striking protester last summer
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PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia judge dismissed charges against a former city cop who was captured on camera striking a student protester with a metal baton during a peaceful protest last summer, according to court documents.
Former Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna, 54, was freed from charges of reckless endangerment, possession of an instrument of crime and felony aggravated assault.
Bologna s attorney said a lack of evidence from witnesses lead to the charges being dismissed. According to attorneys Fortunato Perry and Brian McMonagle, Bologna has the option to be fully reinstated to his original position but remains unsure about returning to the force.
Security heightened across Philadelphia ahead of Inauguration Day
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Security heightened across Philadelphia ahead of Inauguration Day
City leaders held a press conference Thursday to lay out some of their security plans ahead of Inauguration Day.
PHILADELPHIA - City leaders announced Thursday they are stepping up security across Philadelphia ahead of Inauguration Day.
The FBI warned of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration, stoking fears of more bloodshed after last week s deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol. While we are here together, we are putting the band back together to make sure the City of Brotherly love and sisterly affection is safe, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said. There are two sides to that. The one side is we want every single person who voted for whatever candidate, who supports whatever party to know you are protected here and that
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia judge has denied a request to revoke bail for two Virginia men who traveled to the Pennsylvania Convention Center where votes were being counted and