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bookmark_borderAttorney General Kathleen Kane

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STATEMENT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY RISA VETRI FERMAN ON THE INVESTIGATION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL KATHLEEN KANE

Now that the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has determined that Supervising Judge of the
Thirty-Fifth Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, the Honorable William R. Carpenter, was
authorized by law to appoint Special Prosecutor Thomas Carluccio, Esquire, to investigate an
alleged breach of grand jury secrecy, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office will
review Mr. Carluccio’s report relating to Attorney General Kathleen Kane and the voluminous
information gathered by the Thirty-Fifth Statewide Investigating Grand Jury. As with every
matter considered by the District Attorney’s Office, this referral made to the District
Attorney from a non law enforcement outside entity will be carefully and thoroughly
reviewed in a manner that reflects the District Attorney’s commitment to fairness, integrity
and justice. Should further investigation be warranted, the District Attorney’s Office and
Detective Bureau will undertake such independent investigation as necessary. Upon the
conclusion of the law enforcement investigation, the District Attorney’s Office will review the
applicable laws and make determinations as to whether criminal charges are warranted
against any individual.

bookmark_borderWest Chester Parking Authority Corruption

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December 19, 2014

WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Parking Authority has a long, troubled history. In fact, allegations are surfacing that show a systemic problem with bullying, corruption and other illegal behavior.

After months of complaints, former Officer Foster was terminated amid accusations of bullying, stalking, harassment and similar activities. However, his partner in crime, Officer Singley, remains on duty.

The officers appear to target citizens with disabilities. One victim claims to have been bullied, harassed and threatened for years. In addition, the officer purposely ticketed their vehicle. The car was legally parked displaying a handicapped placard.

When a complaint was filed with the West Chester Parking Authority, Hector Mojica, Parking Enforcement Manager, defended the actions of his employee. In a phone interview, Hector stated West Chester’s code was different than the State Of Pennsylvania. He went on to say that you have to feed the meter for the first hour while displaying a handicapped placard.

Hector’s claim would make West Chester Borough in violation of state and federal laws including 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. 3354(d)(1), the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and various other hate crimes.

According to the victim, they requested (in person) a copy of the West Chester borough code or ordinance from Hector. Hector was unable to produce any local code or ordinance. Instead, Hector provided a copy of the Pennsylvania law 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. 3354(d)(1) which clearly states:

“Motor vehicles with ‘Person with a Disability’ or ‘Severely Disabled Veteran’ plates of placards may park for a period of 60 minutes in excess of the legal parking period permitted by local authorities….”

Despite the obvious illegal actions of Officer Singley, Hector continued bullying the victim and defending his employee saying, “take it to a judge.”

The investigation into the systemic corruption of the West Chester Parking Authority continues. If you have any information, please contact investigators:

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Steve Wrote:
On 7/2/16 I had to park in a regular spot on Market St., near Church. Disability spot was taken by a car NOT displaying a placard. I displayed my placard & fed the meter. I became sick in the restaurant & spent nearly a half hour in the bathroom. I came out to a $25 ticket issued at 10:05 pm, on a weekend night. I was a matter of minutes overdue. I have sent in a dispute and offered to pay an additional $1.00. Waiting to hear from these inhuman people.

Dear Steve,
Thank you for your input. Pennsylvania state law requires a minimum of 1 hour free parking for cars displaying a handicap placard (no matter if it is designated handicapped parking.)
Sincerely,
Help Desk

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bookmark_borderPennsylvania State Police and Downingtown Police Department Collusion

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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — On October 5 at approximately 5 PM, the Pennsylvania State Police colluded with the Downingtown Police Department to commit crimes against a citizen. The incident started when the Pennsylvania State Police made an illegal stop of a vehicle headed westbound on Route 322 prior to Boot Road. The victim was forced to take field sobriety tests though he clearly was not under the influence.

After the victim successfully passed the tests, the State Police officer called in a unit from the Downingtown Police Department. For no apparent reason, the officer from Downingtown insisted on administering a breathalyzer test. The officer had trouble getting the unit to function properly; nevertheless, it was administered. Multiple attempts were made to obtain a reading. Then, the State Police officer said, “it registered way over the limit”. At that time, the officer assaulted and restrained the victim against his will.

Two more State Police officers arrived on the scene. The victim was administered yet another breathalyzer test from a different unit. It was determined that the victim was not driving under the influence, and he was released without being given a citation.

Anyone with information on Pennsylvania State Police or Downingtown Police Department corruption is asked to contact investigators.