Cases tossed because of tie to arrested Philly cop


PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Twelve drug cases involving a Philadelphia narcotics police officer who is facing federal corruption charges are being dismissed by the district attorney.
Friday’s move came a month after a judge overturned 53 convictions based on the testimony of former Officer Jeffrey Walker.
Bradley Bridge of the Defender Association of Philadelphia tells the Philadelphia Daily News that more drug cases could be dismissed next month, as prosecutors and Bridge’s organization continue examining Walker’s involvement in them.
The 22-year veteran of the force was arrested in May following an FBI sting and accused of plotting to rip off drug dealers. He has yet to stand trial.
Bridge says some of the defendants are out on probation or parole, while others are still behind bars because of drug arrests that involved Walker