Arrest warrant for Pennsylvania State Rep. Kevin Boyle withdrawn
District Attorney Larry Krasner said there was a "gap in information" and it wasn't until Monday that officials discovered the protection from abuse order was no longer active.
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District Attorney Larry Krasner said there was a "gap in information" and it wasn't until Monday that officials discovered the protection from abuse order was no longer active.
House Majority Leader Matt Bradford, a Democrat who serves part of Montgomery County, introduced a resolution that could expel a member of the house if the person is determined unfit to serve.
A day after police said the warrant was issued for violating a protection from abuse order, Boyle's brother Rep. Brendan Boyle said their family is working to get Kevin help for "serious" mental illness.
Republicans are also hoping to flip Boyle's seat in the House in the general election.
Philadelphia police say an arrest warrant was issued for Kevin Boyle, a legislator in the Pennsylvania House who represents parts of Fox Chase, Bustleton and other sections of Northeast Philly. Boyle texted his estranged wife in violation of a protection from abuse order, police said. Jasmine Payoute brings you the latest on the case including how Boyle's arrest could affect the precarious balance of power in Harrisburg.
Boyle, a Democrat, represents Pennsylvania District 172, which covers parts of Montgomery County and Northeast Philly. He's been representing the district since 2011 and is currently seeking his eighth term.
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Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore, and First Assistant District Attorney Robert Listenbee gave updates to the public Thursday afternoon on the shooting that injured 8 Northeast High School students near a SEPTA bus stop on March 6. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3TLp5Rp
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