Prosecutors have dismissed at least 24 firearms cases after defense lawyers challenged the legality of stops conducted by two Philadelphia police officers who they say systematically targeted Black men for unlawful searches.
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After a heavily followed case against a group of anti-ICE protesters fell apart due to prosecutorial misconduct, experts say public trust in federal attorneys’ ability to secure charges moving forward may be compromised.
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