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Roll-call voteResolution 180537

ADOPTED

The adopted resolution asks Governor Tom Wolf to pardon Eric Riddick, who is serving a life sentence for a 1991 Philadelphia murder conviction. It cites alibi witnesses, a recanted identification, and ballistics evidence that the resolution says support his innocence, and requests that the governor grant him a pardon.

Respectfully requesting that Governor Wolf grant a pardon to Eric Riddick in consideration of the evidence establishing his innocence.

Pass2018-06-14

Action by CITY COUNCIL

A motion was made that this matter be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

14 Yes·3 No·0 Absent

Roll Call

MemberVote
Al TaubenbergerYes
Allan DombYes
Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
Bobby HenonYes
Brian J. O'NeillNo
Cherelle ParkerYes
Cindy BassYes
Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
Darrell L. ClarkeYes
David OhYes
Derek S. GreenYes
Helen GymYes
Jannie L. BlackwellYes
Kenyatta JohnsonNo
Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
Mark SquillaYes
William K. GreenleeNo