Police Murder Charges Dismissed, Livestreamed Looting & T-Swift Swaps Kelces

It’s the Friday news roundup! We’re talking about a municipal judge’s decision to dismiss murder charges against former Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial, less than two months after he shot and killed 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry. We’ll also get into how social media fueled looting at local liquor stores and retail shops this week, as well as why Philly cares so much about whether Taylor Swift is dating Kansas City Chiefs' player Travis Kelce. Lead producer Laura Benshoff is filling in for host Trenae Nuri, and talks with Rodrigo Torrejón, criminal justice reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Asha Prihar, general assignment reporter for Billy Penn.

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• Judge dismisses all charges against former Police Officer Mark Dial in shooting death of Eddie Irizarry
• Family, supporters of Eddie Irizarry march after judge dismisses charges against Philly officer who killed him
• Dozens arrested as groups break into stores, vandalize businesses across Philadelphia, police say
• All Philly liquor stores are closed today after at least 18 were broken into overnight
• What Philly is saying about the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce situationship, and what it could mean for the Eagles

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