BREAKING Crews began removing a plywood box covering a statue of Christopher Columbus in South Philadelphia Sunday night days after a ruling from a Pennsylvania judge.
Senior Judge Mary Hannah Leavitt issued her ruling Friday in response to an appeal by the City of Philadelphia over the request by the Friends of Marconi Plaza to have the box removed after the explorer became a focus amid nationwide demonstrations against racial injustice.
"We are very disappointed in the Court’s ruling," Mayor Jim Kenney spokesperson Kevin Lessard said in response to the ruling."We continue to believe that the Christopher Columbus statue, which has been a source of controversy in Philadelphia, should be removed from its current position at Marconi Plaza. We are continuing to review the Court’s latest ruling and are working to comply with the Court’s orders, including unboxing.
"While we will respect this decision, we will also continue to explore our options for a way forward that allows Philadelphians to celebrate their heritage and culture while respecting the histories and circumstances of everyone’s different backgrounds."
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