Calling their claims “implausible,” a federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Philadelphia government officials filed by city police officers accused of operating a scheme to shake down drug dealers.
The lawsuit against Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams, retired Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and former Mayor Michael Nutter stems from the high-profile prosecution and ultimate acquittal of six narcotics officers hit with extortion, robbery and conspiracy charges in July 2014.
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