John McNesby
The Biggest Winners and Losers in Philadelphia’s 2017 Primary Election
Philadelphia’s election on Tuesday was a game-changer. The winner of the Democratic primary for district attorney is a criminal defense lawyer who has never prosecuted a case […]
Philly FOP Chief Meets With Trump
Philly’s Fraternal Order of Police union chief John McNesby met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
The FOP Has Put Up Anti–Seth Williams Billboards
Telling the Inquirer his union was willing to spend an “unlimited amount of resources” in the Democratic primary against Seth Williams, FOP Lodge 5 head […]
Philly FOP Criticizes D.A. for Not Charging Teen in Cop Fight
The president of Philly’s Fraternal Order of Police union has criticized District Attorney Seth Williams for his decision not to charge a 16-year-old girl involved in […]
What’s in Store for Philly’s Police Union in 2017
John McNesby sounds like he’s in a good mood when he picks up the phone a few days before Christmas. The president of the Fraternal Order of […]
Is Pa. Bill That Would Block Naming Cops Who Shoot Civilians ‘Fair’ or Regressive?
Thursday was a big day for police unions in Pennsylvania. If you ever wonder who has more clout in Harrisburg — the unions or activists […]
Insider: Kenney Is Breaking His Most Important Promise to Black Voters
(Editor’s note: This is an opinion column from a Citified insider. McCalla is a policy consultant who provided pro bono advice to former mayoral candidate Anthony […]
Philly FOP Head Wants LeSean McCoy Charged
John McNesby, the head of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, is incensed that LeSean McCoy has not been charged in an alleged […]
Marco Rubio, Rush Limbaugh Blast Kenney
A host of high-profile conservatives are criticizing Mayor Jim Kenney over comments he made after a Yeadon man allegedly told officials that he shot police officer Jesse Hartnett because he is […]
Is There a Middle Way on Cop Anonymity?
Let me confess to a failing: When John McNesby speaks, I almost always decide to take the opposite position. It’s a knee-jerk instinct, and it’s […]
Philly FOP President Condemns Courier Times to Bankruptcy, Eternal Damnation
On December 7th, the Bucks County Courier Times ran a syndicated political cartoon from Chris Britt. In that cartoon, minority children waiting for Santa ask […]