MAYOR NUTTER, OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS DISCUSS WITNESS INTIMIDATION « City of Philadelphia\’s News & Alerts

Highlight new funding and upcoming summit to tackle problem

Philadelphia, June 28, 2010 – Today Mayor Michael A. Nutter, State Senator Anthony \"Garage Hardy Williams, District Attorney R. Seth Williams, State Representative Brendan Boyle and Councilman Curtis Jones announced an enhanced response to prevent witness intimidation. Both at the federal and state levels, legislation is being pursued to increase penalties for intimidation and to prosecute offenders.

\”It is unacceptable that Philadelphians could fear for their safety while stepping up on behalf of the community. In order to reinforce the great gains in public safety made by the Philadelphia Police Department over the past two years, we must have robust and successful prosecution of violent offenders, which includes protecting those who are brave enough to testify,\” said Mayor Nutter. \”My Administration will cooperate with local, state and federal agencies to protect witnesses from intimidation.\”

Mayor Nutter highlighted the dedication of $200,000 in new funding for a witness protection program to be managed by the District Attorney’s Office. This is the first time the City of Philadelphia has allocated funds wholly for witness protection and to tackle witness intimidation. Mayor Nutter also announced that he will convene a summit

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