A state lawmaker asks the president judge to consider contempt proceedings against the sheriff

State Rep. Jared Solomon, a Democrat from Northeast Philadelphia, wrote to Common Pleas Court President Judge Nina Wright Padilla, describing himself as “deeply concerned by the substantial, publicly documented deficiencies and unacceptable backlogs” at the Sheriff’s Office. He asked the court to “consider taking any actions you deem appropriate and necessary to bring consistency and stability to the Sheriff’s office.”

Solomon suggested an evidentiary hearing to “document the office’s current deficiencies,” after which, he wrote, “the president judge might then consider initiating contempt proceedings against the sheriff of Philadelphia.”

Bilal’s spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.