EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 33 MIN
Conviction overturned in a cop’s death, and a SEPTA station closing for a year | The Week in Philly
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Rafael Jones, who was convicted in 2014 of shooting and killing Philadelphia Police Officer Moses Walker, had that conviction overturned this week because of disgraced former detective Philip Nordo’s involvement in the case. KYW’s Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson explains what happened and why District Attorney Larry Krasner is fighting for an appeal. Plus, a hearing about police activity during Pride weekend gets heated, and a group of neighbors bands together to fight porch pirates. Catch up on those and more of the week’s biggest headlines with Matt Leon and the KYW news team. 00:00 Rundown 02:00 Murder conviction overturned in the killing of Officer Moses Walker 07:11 Debate over police action at Pride; Philly property owners accused of exploiting tax relief program 13:12 11th Street Station on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line to close for a year 18:12 Philly sports outlook: Phillies’ big trades and Eagles training camp 23:44 Quakertown police chief will not be charged in clash during student anti-ICE protest 30:04 South Philly neighbors team up to fight package theft Listen to The Week in Philly, hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 9pm.
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