Topic: Seth Williams
![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Make-guns-kryptonite-791x400.jpg)
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 Williams![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/33052018308_4cd774740e_h-1-1-791x400.jpg)
Progressives 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 Williams![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CityHallFix-791x400.jpg)
The 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 Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cityhallellisonjpg-791x400.jpg)
Reality 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. Ellison![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Finally-A-Hero-Justice-Library-Of-Congress-TPC-791x400.jpg)
Finally, 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 Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/seth-williams-da-philadelphia-791x400.jpg)
Seth’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 Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prisonbars-1-791x400.jpg)
The Problem With Prosecutors
The Seth Williams saga raises concerns about those who dole out justice. Is there another way?
By David A. Love![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/seth-williams-791x400.jpg)
Has Seth Williams Jumped The Shark?
Lavish gifts, blown prosecutions, questionable judgments, and an FBI investigation into his finances. What went wrong?
By Larry Platt