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How the man accused of killing a Philly police officer got a city job despite his criminal history

Philadelphia's "ban the box" law prohibits employers from considering some parts of a job applicant's criminal history.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer· Oct 14, 8:16 PMHow the man accused of killing a Philly police officer got a city job despite his criminal history

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