Topic: Seth Williams
Guest Commentary: How to Make Illegal Guns Kryptonite
Philly’s former district attorney has a three-step plan to get guns off the street — and reduce the record shootings — in Philly
By R. Seth WilliamsProgressives vs. Safety
Philly’s former district attorney on how Larry Krasner’s progressive policies fail to prevent crime — and what we should do differently
By R. Seth WilliamsThe Fix
Introducing a new series, in which we delve into the city’s transactional culture of influence—and look at strategies for promoting public integrity
By Larry PlattReality Check: THE SHADY SHADOW (INTERIM) DA ELECTION
In the wake of a new temporary DA being named, a WURD host calls out the undemocratic process of choosing Kelley Hodge
By Charles D. EllisonFinally, A Hero
When a judge sent disgraced DA Seth Williams to jail to await sentencing, it was a display of what’s too often missing in Philly corruption cases: Outrage
By Larry PlattSeth’s Shame
Using one particular word when announcing he wouldn’t seek reelection may be embattled DA Seth Williams’ greatest contribution to the city
By Larry PlattThe Problem With Prosecutors
The Seth Williams saga raises concerns about those who dole out justice. Is there another way?
By David A. LoveHas Seth Williams Jumped The Shark?
Lavish gifts, blown prosecutions, questionable judgments, and an FBI investigation into his finances. What went wrong?
By Larry Platt