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"Philadelphia LGBT Affairs Director and Spouse Arrested on I-76, Released Without Charges"
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Philadelphia LGBT Affairs Director and Spouse Arrested on I-76, Released Without Charges"

The executive director of Philadelphia's Office of LGBT Affairs, Celena Morrison, and her husband were arrested by a state trooper during a traffic stop on the Vine Street Expressway. A video of the incident shows Morrison repeatedly stating, "I work for the mayor," as her husband is being arrested. The mayor has called the interaction "very concerning," and the Pennsylvania State Police are still investigating. Charges have been filed but initially declined by the Philadelphia DA Office pending further review, and the investigation is ongoing.

"Philadelphia LGBT Affairs Director and Spouse Arrested in Vine Street Expressway Incident"
legalcrime1 year ago

"Philadelphia LGBT Affairs Director and Spouse Arrested in Vine Street Expressway Incident"

The executive director of Philadelphia's Office of LGBT Affairs, Celena Morrison, and her husband were arrested by a state trooper during a traffic stop on the Vine Street Expressway. A video of the incident shows Morrison repeatedly stating, "I work for the mayor," as her husband is being arrested. The mayor has called the interaction "very concerning," and the Pennsylvania State Police are still investigating. Charges have been filed for multiple traffic violations, but no charges have been filed as a result of the incident.

"Woman's Walmart Outburst Sparks Accusations of Racism and Police Intervention"
social-issues2 years ago

"Woman's Walmart Outburst Sparks Accusations of Racism and Police Intervention"

Chaos erupted in a Walmart checkout line when a state trooper forcefully detained a Black customer, allegedly due to racism. Videos show the customer throwing items at the officer before being restrained on the floor. The woman claimed she was falsely accused and demanded to be taken to the hospital. It remains unclear why the trooper approached her or if she was shoplifting. The incident adds to the growing number of disturbing police interactions circulating on social media.