DA Invalidates More Convictions Tied To Corrupt Philly Cop
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia district attorney’s office today announced that it is dismissing nearly a dozen additional cases linked to a corrupt Philadelphia cop, bringing the total of convictions overturned to about 85.
And additional cases are under review after officer Jeffrey Walker pleaded guilty in federal court earlier this week.
Authorities have been reviewing his cases since his indictment last May. In this latest group, 11 convictions have been overturned and dismissed.
Some involve defendants still in prison. Assistant public defender Bradley Bridge says he is already taking steps for their release. He says Walker’s significant role in all these cases undermines the convictions.
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