Senior Fellow David Rudovsky Explains How the Arbitration Process Favors Police Officers in Philadelphia 

February 22

Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky: When Fired Police Argue for Their Jobs Back, Arbitrators Often ‘Split the Baby’ 

February 21

Civil Rights, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky Explains the Significance of the Commonwealth Court’s En Banc Hearing on the Constitutionality of Act 40 

February 9

David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky Says Collecting Data Enables Police to Improve Interactions with the Public 

February 1

Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky Sees Civil Suits Having Little Impact on Police Misconduct Discipline 

May 24

Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky Offers Perspective on Lower Merion Traffic Stop Under Investigation 

January 13

Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Life Sentence Commutations 

December 12

David Rudovsky and Kathleen M. Brown advocate the continuation of the commutation process and reform legislation providing for life with parole.
article archive, Criminal Law & Justice, David Rudovsky, faculty perspectives, Faculty, Featured, QCimpact, Quattrone, Research and Scholarship 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky Provides Historical Perspective on Stop and Frisk 

November 17

Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Commemorating Constitution Day 

September 16

In celebration of Constitution Day, we are highlighting Penn Carey Law’s recent insights, analysis, and observations on today’s most pressing constitutional issues.
article archive, Claire Finkelstein, Constitutional Law & Civil Rights, David Rudovsky, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Featured, Kermit Roosevelt, Legal Culture & History, Sarah Barringer Gordon, Students, Tobias Barrington Wolff 

Senior Fellow David Rudosky Discusses District Attorney Qualifications 

September 2

Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Government, Media 

Weakening Miranda Rights 

July 25

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky recently spoke to KYW News Radio about the Supreme Court’s decision in Vega v. Tekoh.
article archive, Constitutional Law & Civil Rights, Criminal Law & Justice, David Rudovsky, faculty perspectives, Faculty, Featured, podcast, SCOTUS 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky Underscores the Unusual Lack of Consequences in PA Law Meant to Flag Police Misconduct: Spotlight PA 

June 23

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Government, Legislative, Media, News 

Hermes Hein Aedo LLM’22 and María Alejandra Maldonado Ibaceta LLM’22 aim to apply international perspectives to criminal law reforms in Chile 

March 23

Hermes and Alejandra intend to bring what they learn at the Law School back to their home country.

article archive, Careers, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Curriculum, David Rudovsky, diversity, Faculty, Featured, Global, Government, Human Rights, Igniting Positive Change, International, John F. Hollway, John Hollway, Kimberly Kessler Ferzan L'95, Law School, LLM, Marissa Boyers Bluestine, Philadelphia, QCimpact, Quattrone, Students, William W. Burke-White 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky outlines early promise of two Philadelphia police reform programs: The Inquirer 

December 1

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, News, Philadelphia 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky notes ‘potential remedies’ to racial profiling in policing: The Houston Chronicle 

September 30

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, News, RacialJustice 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky examines what the Cosby ruling ‘got right’: The New York Times 

July 29

Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky notes the marked decline in pedestrian police stops thanks to civil rights litigation: Philadelphia Inquirer 

June 7

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky notes the marked decline in pedestrian police stops thanks to civil rights litigation: Philadelphia Inquirer 

June 7

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky notes the marked decline in pedestrian police stops thanks to civil rights litigation: Philadelphia Inquirer 

June 7

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky: Video evidence of misconduct does not guarantee a conviction of police officers: New York Times 

March 31

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky: Video evidence of misconduct does not guarantee a conviction of police officers: New York Times 

March 31

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky: Video evidence of misconduct does not guarantee a conviction of police officers: New York Times 

March 31

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Senior Fellow Rudovsky discusses structural causes of racism in policing at Penn virtual event: The Daily Pennsylvanian 

February 26

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, EquityInclusion, Events, Faculty, Media, News 

Senior Fellow Rudovsky discusses structural causes of racism in policing at Penn virtual event: The Daily Pennsylvanian 

February 26

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, EquityInclusion, Events, Faculty, Media, News 

Senior Fellow Rudovsky discusses structural causes of racism in policing at Penn virtual event: The Daily Pennsylvanian 

February 26

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, EquityInclusion, Events, Faculty, Media, News 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky places reactions to Walter Wallace Jr. shooting in Philadelphia in societal context: The Washington Post 

October 29

Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, EquityInclusion, Faculty, Media, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovsky speaks on the efficacy of Philadelphia’s controversial stop and frisk policing policy: NBC10 

June 16

Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Media, pennlawracialjustice 

Senior Fellow David Rudovsky outlines police reform plan that includes disinvesting in police, investing in social services: Philadelphia Inquirer 

June 15

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Media, pennlawracialjustice 

What should you do if you’re arrested during a protest in Philadelphia? Prof. Rudovsky has some answers: Philadelphia Inquirer 

June 8

David Rudovsky, Faculty, pennlawracialjustice, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovsky explains why curfews cannot be imposed to prevent protests: WHYY 

June 4

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky discusses Floyd case, police accountability, and a DOJ skeptical of police abuse cases: The New York Times 

June 1

Civil Rights, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky warns of potential ‘constitutional reckoning’ over right to speedy trial because of court postponements: Billy Penn 

April 16

Coronavirus, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Media 

Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Prof. Rudovsky discusses possible blanket suspension of right to a speedy trial: Philadelphia Inquirer 

March 13

Coronavirus, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, News, Philadelphia 

Former Pennsylvania resident’s misdemeanor turned into felony after moving to Florida, Prof. Rudovsky comments: Morning Call 

February 24

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky comments on Philadelphia’s “stop and frisk” policy, saying there are too many unlawful pat-downs: WHYY 

February 10

David Rudovsky, Faculty, News, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovsky illuminates challenges surrounding police conduct reform efforts: Philly Tribune 

December 27

David Rudovsky, Media, News, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovsky discusses whether a new law should be applied retroactively to a criminal defendant: Philadelphia Inquirer 

December 6

Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, News, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovsky comments on D.A. Larry Krasner’s request to PA Supreme Court to declare the state’s death penalty unconstitutional: Reason 

July 16

Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Media, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovsky says the credibility of DEA’s confidential informants should be more closely examined: Phila. Inquirer 

July 2

David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, News 

Prof. Rudovsky argues that funds seized through civil asset forfeiture are unconstitutionally obtained: The Philadelphia Tribune 

April 25

Civil Rights, David Rudovsky, Media, News 

Prof. Rudovsky comments on relationship between police and civilians after offensive remarks from police union president: Philly Mag 

February 25

David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, News, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovsky calls the Cosby’s defense strategy “risky” as it leveraged personal allegations against the judge: ABC 7 

September 21

David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, News 

Prof. Rudovsky explains why good district attorneys do not need experience as a prosecutor: Boston Globe 

August 6

Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky analyzes why police officers rarely face prosecution for shootings: Vox 

July 31

David Rudovsky, Faculty, Human Rights, Media, News 

Prof. Rudovsky on allowing cameras in Pennsylvania trial courts: The Philadelphia Inquirer 

July 15

Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Media, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovsky weighs in on legality of new DNA evidence in 25-year-old case: Lancaster Online 

July 2

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, News 

Prof. Rudovsky comments on Philly judges blocking DA Krasner’s deals for juvenile lifers 

April 6

David Rudovsky, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky & Aaron Freiwald L’96 discuss racial inequality in the legal system on the “Good Law | Bad Law” podcast 

January 22

Audio, Civil Rights, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky on Philadelphia’s progress in reining in officers who ignore the city’s stop-and-frisk guidelines 

December 8

Civil Rights, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovsky on what to expect as Bill Cosby’s sex assault trial begins: NY Times 

June 5

David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudvosky offers insights on suit against VA for death row conditions 

March 28

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Case in Point podcast: Prof. Rudovsky discusses prospects for criminal justice reform under Trump administration 

January 4

Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Video 

Prof. Rudovsky analyzes whether testimony from past accusers be allowed in the Bill Cosby trial: NBCNews 

December 13

David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky comments on the future of civil rights under a Trump administration: Financial Times 

November 11

Civil Rights, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Government, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky analyzes the legality of stop-and-frisk: Politifact 

September 29

Civil Rights, Conlaw, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudovksy comments on possibility of Bill Cosby facing an accuser at pretrial hearing: New York Times 

May 23

David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky reviews due process in murder case: Philadelphia Magazine 

May 9

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovsky discusses rejected appeal in Bill Cosby sexual-assault case: Los Angeles Times 

April 25

Civpro, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof Rudovksy discusses the case law Prosecutor McGinty used in the Tamir Rice probe 

December 30

David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky on how PA’s Supreme Court race was the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history: The Atlantic 

November 11

David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky weighs in on data revealing six in 10 Delaware inmates are black 

October 18

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky comments on justice system crisis highlighted by Pope Francis’s Philadelphia prison visit: The Guardian 

September 21

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovksy analyzes Baltimore’s $6.4 million Freddie Gray settlement: Washington Post 

September 9

Criminal Justice, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky comments on police paid by energy company to deter protests 

May 21

Conlaw, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudovsky analyzes Cleveland cases involving excessive use of force by police 

April 3

Civil Rights, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Rudovksy weighs in on PA’s death penalty moratorium 

February 16

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media, Philadelphia 

Prof. Rudovsky on PA fugitive Frein’s first court appearance: Philadelphia Inquirer 

January 4

Criminal Law, David Rudovsky, Faculty, Media