'It is baffling to this court as to how the City of Philadelphia wants to remove the Statue without any legal basis,' wrote Common Pleas Court Judge Paula Patrick.
A judge ruled against the city of Philadelphia on Tuesday by ordering that a controversial statute of Christopher Columbus can be displayed publicly.
Common Pleas Court Judge Paula Patrick reversed a decision by the Board of License and Inspection Review that last September upheld a Philadelphia Historical Commission decision to remove the statue, according toIn a seven-page ruling, Patrick said that the city's decision to remove the statue, which is currently located in Marconi Plaza but concealed within a box to prevent vandalism, had been taken without any"legal foundation.
"It is baffling to this court as to how the City of Philadelphia wants to remove the Statue without any legal basis," the judge reportedly wrote in her decision."The city's entire argument and case is devoid of any legal foundation." Last year, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney argued that allowing the statue to remain on public view could be detrimental to public safety. Displaying the statue had become an especially contentious issue in the wake of mass protests sparked by the death of
, leading to politically-charged confrontations that saw those who wanted it removed locking horns with those insisting that it remain.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
WSJ News Exclusive | State Street, Firm Behind Wall Street’s ‘Fearless Girl’ Statue, Is Vacating New York City OfficesThe financial giant told staffers they wouldn’t be returning to its Midtown Manhattan offices, as firms across business lines question whether New York’s costs, taxes and uncertain recovery from the pandemic make it worthwhile to maintain their offices there.
Consulte Mais informação »
Why the pandemic didn't kill New York City real estateWhy didn’t the Covid-19 pandemic kill NYC? robtfrank reports on New York City's recovery.
Consulte Mais informação »
Channing Tatum Celebrated Wrapping Filming On 'Lost City Of D' By Pranking Sandra Bullock'I don’t have words for how special Sandy Bullock is.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Historical Evidence Suggests Boston Strangler Too Chickenshit To Strangle In A Real City Like New YorkNEW YORK—Shedding new light on the notorious killer’s life, researchers at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice announced Tuesday they had uncovered evidence that the late Albert DeSalvo, better known as the Boston Strangler, was too chickenshit to strangle in a real city like New York. “We have authenticated…
Consulte Mais informação »
Fueled by winds, largest wildfire moves near California cityFirefighters faced dangerously windy weather as they struggled to keep the nation’s largest wildfire from moving toward several Northern California communities. Residents of Susanville, population about 18,000, were warned to be ready to evacuate.
Consulte Mais informação »
Manchester City Must Trust The ‘Process’ As A Bad Start BeckonsAnyone who’s been keeping a close eye on the pre-season build-up at the Etihad will fear worse is to come
Consulte Mais informação »