Sheriff Dodges Testimony Over Deed Delays | Philadelphia News

Philly’s Sheriff Rochelle Bilal tried to dodge the courtroom over delays in sheriff sales deeds—but a judge shut that down. Her office has failed to issue deeds for over a year, leaving properties stuck and unusable, while investors flood courts demanding answers. A 2003 agreement mandates 40-day deed issuance, which her office appears to be breaking. Now, the court may bring in a third party to handle sheriff sales—a core part of her job—and Bilal’s lawyer, who once pushed back citing vacation, is now facing pressure to testify. Critics call her immunity claim weak and say transparency is essential. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69183edcea66cf1b