May 1986
Ramona Africa, the only adult survivor of the May 13, 1985 Philadelphia police bombing of the MOVE compound, is convicted of riot and conspiracy charges and sentenced to seven years in prison. No city official, police officer, or city administrator faces criminal charges for the bombing that killed 11 people and destroyed 61 homes.
Philadelphia's Special Investigation Commission condemns Mayor Wilson Goode and Police Commissioner Gregore Sambor for the May 13, 1985 bombing, calling decisions reckless and grossly negligent. However, a grand jury declines to indict any official, leaving the families of 11 dead without criminal accountability.
Events
- May 1986Ramona Africa Convicted for Surviving MOVE Bombing
Ramona Africa, the only adult survivor of the May 13, 1985 Philadelphia police bombing of the MOVE compound, is convicted of riot and conspiracy charges and sentenced to seven years in prison. No city official, police officer, or city administrator faces criminal charges for the bombing that killed 11 people and destroyed 61 homes.
- May 1986Philadelphia MOVE Commission Condemns Goode's Decision to Drop Bomb
Philadelphia's Special Investigation Commission condemns Mayor Wilson Goode and Police Commissioner Gregore Sambor for the May 13, 1985 bombing, calling decisions reckless and grossly negligent. However, a grand jury declines to indict any official, leaving the families of 11 dead without criminal accountability.