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Thousands of dangerous properties are still hazards years after initial violation in Philadelphia
Over one hundred homes and buildings in the city of Philadelphia have fallen into disrepair. Despite being cited as imminently dangerous by city officials, some of these properties are still standing years after the initial violation.
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Sex offenders moving across state lines and failing to register is a growing problem
Hundreds of sex offenders in the tri-state area are wanted by law enforcement for failing to register as a sex offender. The NBC10 Investigators found that some of them have been living their normal lives while hiding in plain sight. This has become an increasing problem for law enforcement officials. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas exp... -
Many sex offenders in our area are in violation of state registration laws
In our tri-state region, over 1,000 sex offenders are in violation of state registration laws with more than 300 of them with active warrants for failing to register.
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Carlesha Gaither-Freeland shares her story for the first time since her abduction 10 years ago
An upcoming movie is shining new light on one of the most shocking incidents in Philadelphia’s history; the caught-on-camera abduction of Carlesha Gaither-Freeland nearly a decade ago. She sat down with NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas to talk about what happened and how she has been coping with the trauma over the years.
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City Controller investigating L&I's electric vehicle set-up as Parker admin deals with infrastructure
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s goal to make the city clean and green has hit a snag after an audit found L&I is not properly set up to keep their electric vehicles charged.
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Exonerated cases involving corrupt detective remain unsolved
The suspect in custody for the shooting deaths of Rodney Ramseur and Latia Jones was exonerated after a judge ruled his confession was no longer credible. This came after the detective involved was indicted for grooming and assaulting suspects. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has the details.
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Philly police have reopened 1 out of 41 exonerated murder cases
Philly police have reopened only one out of 41 exonerated murder cases in the city, the NBC10 Investigators determined.
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Philly buys hundreds of electric vehicles but not enough chargers
Philly’s public electric vehicle chargers are at times clogged up with city vehicles, with taxpayers footing the bill. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas shows us why.
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2023 was the most violent year against Philadelphia police officers
2023 has been one of the most violent years in recent history for Philadelphia police officers. Two officers were killed this year in the line of duty and nine others were injured. NBC10’s investigative reporter Claudia Vargas researched why more officers are being shot more now than in previous years.
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Back to where they were in 1988: The case of who killed Barbara Jean turns cold, once again
The parents of deceased Barbara Jean recently met with Philadelphia police for an update on the case surrounding her death. She was killed in 1988. They told NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas why they are losing hope that justice will be served
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Tips have led to rewards in only 1 percent of Philly homicide cases, officials say
Since 2017, Philadelphia has paid out $560,000 in rewards in 29 homicide cases. That’s 1% of total homicides in that time. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas takes a look at why there are such few rewards– even when Philly has one of the most generous programs with a $20k offering.
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Lack of people coming forward in homicide cases has left millions of dollars in reward money uncollected
The NBC10 Investigators team looked into how often police pay out the reward money they offer when looking for suspects in high-profile homicide cases. Claudia Vargas has the total, how they decide to dole out that money and spoke with an informant.
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Mayor boxes at Philly's sports facilities have been longstanding tradition
Having a suite at the city’s sports facilities is a longstanding perk for Philadelphia’s mayor. NBC10 Investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has more on the history of the mayor’s boxes and how they’re being used today.
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This week marks one year since asylum seekers arrived in Philly
One year ago this week the first bus of asylum seekers arrived in Philadelphia from Texas. Since then, taxpayers have paid millions of dollars for the migrants’ care. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has more on the money and what the city has been doing to care for the asylum seekers.
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City to pay $9.1 million to man wrongfully convicted of killing Barbara Jean Horn
The city of Philadelphia will pay more than $9 million to a man who spent 28 years behind bars after being wrongfully convicted of murdering 4-year-old Barbara Jean Horn.
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Cellphone records helped lead to arrest of suspects in Officer Mendez's murder, officials say
Court documents obtained by NBC10 revealed that cellphone records helped investigators capture the three suspects in the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez.