9 current and former Philly officers charged with theft and conspiracy in connection with youth anti-violence program

08/11/2025 1 min
9 current and former Philly officers charged with theft and conspiracy in connection with youth anti-violence program

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The charges stem from the officers’ alleged involvement with the youth boxing initiative Guns Down, Gloves Up. Authorities say the officers were boxing instructors with the program, which received a city anti-violence grant, and were paid by the program in addition to their city pay. KYW's Nigel Thompson reports.

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