As Freddy Mercury Once Said: We Are the Champions

Chaka Fatah

About a year ago the VICE Website ran an article with the headline:  Is Philadelphia the Most Corrupt City in America?

The answer to this question was a resounding yes!

Here’s what VICE said: “Move over Chicago. Back off of the Line Detroit. Be easy Big Easy. This is Philly: machine politics, pay to play, and blatant nepotism is the norm in this jawn.”

The article is not long, but it backs up its claims to Philadelphia infamy, citing such names as Seth Williams, Chaka Fattah, corrupt traffic court judges, nepotism in the parking authority, city commissioners office etc.

On a more encouraging note – no major politician has been charged with crime since the VICE article appeared.