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Pennsylvania law enforcement legal proceedings
Overview
Multiple legal matters involving law enforcement officials have emerged across Pennsylvania. In Scranton, former Minersville police officers Harry Brown and Richard Clink are scheduled for a federal trial on December 1, 2026, regarding allegations of deprivation of rights during a 2022 traffic stop.
In Lancaster County, Anthony Joseph Hall, chief of the Susquehanna Regional Police Department, faces charges of theft by deception and tampering with records after allegedly manipulating scheduling records to reclaim unauthorized leave, totaling over $27,000 in losses. Hall has been suspended without pay.
In Philadelphia, Hassan Bennett, chair of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission, and Thomas Scott were arrested and charged with felony witness intimidation. Prosecutors allege Bennett used confidential city systems to help Scott locate a witness in an attempted murder case, involving discussions of a $500 payment during recorded prison phone calls.
Entities
Philadelphia · Thomas Scott · Citizens Police Oversight Commission · Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office · Hassan Bennett
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesPhiladelphia police oversight official arrested for witness intimidation
Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission chair Hassan Bennett and Thomas Scott face felony charges for allegedly using confidential case information to intimidate a witness in an attempted murder case.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesLegal proceedings involving Pennsylvania law enforcement officers
Two Pennsylvania law enforcement officials face legal action: former Minersville officers face a federal civil rights trial in December, while a Lancaster County police chief is charged with payroll fraud.
Sources
6abc.com · freerepublic.com · skooknews.com · smartmusic.com