Coverage dated October 27, 2026 to October 28, 2026

Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight chair faces charges for selling witness information

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Hassan Bennett, the chair of the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission, has been charged with selling sensitive information regarding a witness in a domestic violence case, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Gun Violence Task Force.

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Phl17
Philadelphia police oversight chair accused of giving witness information to intimidation suspect (opens Phl17)
Published Oct 27, 2026
Phl17's feed description
Hassan Bennet, chair of the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission, and Thomas Scott were arrested and charged with bribery and witness intimidation for allegedly selling confidential criminal case information.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Racial justice advocate and chair of Police Oversight Commission charged with witness intimidation, bribery (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 27, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Hassan Bennett, chair of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission, was charged with and witness intimidation Tuesday.
6ABC Philadelphia
Philadelphia police oversight commission chair charged with witness intimidation (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Oct 27, 2026
6ABC Philadelphia's feed description
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced the arrests of Hassan Bennett and Thomas Scott at a news conference. They both face four felony counts, including witness intimidation.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight chair faces charges for selling witness information (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Oct 28, 2026
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
Hassan Bennett, the chair of the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission, has been charged with selling sensitive information regarding a witness in a domestic violence case, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Gun Violence Task Force.