Crime
Judge in Brock Turner case cleared of wrongdoing
After an independent state commission, Judge Aaron Persky, who presided over the Brock Turner sentence, has been cleared of any wrongdoings.
Rafael Robb, ex-Penn professor and confessed wife killer, released from prison
Robb was sentenced to five-to-ten years in prison in 2008 after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
UPennAlert issued after armed robbery at Bank of America
A woman was reportedly robbed at the Bank of America at 3925 Walnut Street.
2011 College graduate charged with murder
2011 College graduate Martina Westcott was charged with murder after fatally shooting Terrell Bruce on Tuesday. Westcott shot Bruce while while he was driving down Walnut Lane in Germantown as she sat in the passenger seat.
Ex-Penn prof. convicted of manslaughter is leaving jail soon — and he's asking for money
Robb, a former economics professor specializing in game theory, bludgeoned his wife to death on Dec. 22, 2006 following a dispute about their holiday plans. His wife, Ellen Gregory Robb, had reportedly been in the early stages of asking for a divorce.
Former members of Track and Field team lose federal appeal in case for athlete minimum wage
Taylor Hennig and Gillian Berger sued Penn and the NCAA, arguing that Division I student-athletes should be entitled to a minimum wage during their seasons.
Don't stress — DPS will check on your house for you over break
During Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks students can take advantage of free residence visits by Penn Police to check for signs of criminal activity or security breaches.
Man punched in the face, woman spit on and other items from this week's crime log
Here are the crimes committed in the Penn Patrol Zone from Nov. 23-29, as provided by the Division of Public Safety.
Why a former Penn Police officer filed a lawsuit because he refused to shave his beard
Joseph Lewis had been a Penn Police officer for close to six years before his sergeant told him to shave or go home, according to his legal complaint.
Prosecutors recommend Penn alum Chaka Fattah spend 17 to 21 years in prison
Government lawyers filed their suggestions for Fattah’s sentencing on Monday, recommending that the convicted Democrat serve 17 to 21 years in prison.
Crime Log: Nov. 11 - Nov. 22
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Nov. 11 and Nov. 22.
Harvard College students made 121 disclosures of potential sexual harassment cases this past academic year
Despite the amount of disclosures this past year, only five undergraduate students filed a formal complaint to Title IX coordinators.
Phila. District Attorney creates 'ethnic intimidation' task force
Ethnic intimidation, which is another legal term for hate crimes, is an overt action coupled with targeting an individual of a group which falls under the statue.
Crime Log: Nov. 4 - Nov. 10
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Nov. 4 and Nov. 10.
Former Penn Police officer says his beard problems were the reason he was fired
The officer, Joseph Lewis, claimed he was fired because he maintained facial hair, which is reportedly against University policy. His skin condition, primarily affects black men and stems from an issue with ingrown hairs that create bumps every time he shaves, Billy Penn reported.
Crime Log: Oct. 29 - Nov. 3
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Oct. 29 and Nov. 3.
UPennAlert sent after attempted theft echoes 'flash mob' events at Temple
At 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, a juvenile riding a red bicycle tried to grab an unaffiliated woman's cell phone on the 4000 block of Locust Street.
Here's what the alleged Castle arsonist has been up to this past year
Lorenzo Bonfiglio’s pretrial at the Criminal Justice Center was originally scheduled for July 14 this year, but has since been pushed back three times and is currently scheduled for Nov. 29
How the Division of Public Safety hires Penn Police officers
DPS pays careful attention to the character and history of job applicants before hiring them, and even after being hired, they go through a lengthy orientation program.