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40 years after Mumia Abu-Jamal’s arrest, the case is ‘a symbol’ of a ‘broken’ justice system

This week, both camps are holding separate events to mark 40 years since Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner’s shooting death and Abu-Jamal’s arrest.

By Katie Meyer/WITF

State Supreme Court to hear latest Abu-Jamal case filings

The state Superior Court rules it lacked jurisdiction to hear Abu-Jamal’s latest challenge of his conviction for the 1981 traffic stop death of Officer Daniel Faulkner.
By The Associated Press

Police widow Maureen Faulkner wants Philly DA off Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal

The longtime death-row activist is now serving a life sentence in Officer Daniel Faulkner’s slaying.
By Tom MacDonald/WHYY

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