Report of the County Investigating Grand Jury of May 15, 1986

Report of the County Investigating Grand Jury of May 15, 1986

Investigation of city officials

This lengthy report by the County Investigating Grand Jury examines the history of MOVE and breaks down each of the decisions made on May 13, 1985. Much like the Special Investigation Committee, they decided that no criminal act was committed, but that poor planning and communication resulted in a botched operation. While the decision not to pursue punishment for those involved might set a dangerous precedent, the findings of official invesitgations like this one served as its own kind of punishment; the failures of the top officials of Philadelphia city governmentwere laid bare for all to see.

Part 1 - Introduction
Part 2- History of MOVE
Part 3 - Planning for the Serving of Warrants at 6221 Osage Avenue
Part 4 - Legal Ramifications of the Children's Presence
Part 5 - Some Tangential Legal Matters
Part 6 - The Morning of May 13, 1985
Part 7 - The Use of the Satchel Charge
Part 8 - The Decision to Let The Fire Burn
Part 9 - Evening Occurences in the Back Alley
Part 10 - The Fire Department's Handling of the Fire
Part 11 - Evidence Retrieval and Analysis
Part 12 - The C-4 Cover-Up and Related Issues/Conclusion

County Investigating Grand Jury

May 15, 1986

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