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The Phillies honor the sheriff as a “Toyota Hometown Hero” at Citizens Bank Park
During the Phillies’ HBCU Celebration night against the Marlins, the team honored Sheriff Bilal on-field as the night’s “Toyota Hometown Hero” — a program recognizing local military personnel, community leaders, and public servants. She wore a Bryce Harper jersey and swung an honorary bat; the stadium’s big screen noted she was the first African American woman elected sheriff in the office’s history.
A week later, she was in Judge Paula Patrick’s courtroom.
August 19 — Citizens Bank Park
Bilal was honored on-field as the night’s “Toyota Hometown Hero” during the Phillies’ HBCU Celebration, wearing a Bryce Harper jersey and swinging an honorary bat as the stadium’s big screen noted she was the first elected African American woman sheriff.
Northeast TimesAugust 26 — Court of Common Pleas
A week later, the court imposed six months of outside supervision of sheriff sales.
The Philadelphia InquirerSources
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- William Bender and Ryan W. Briggs. “Judge rejects Philly Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's last-minute attempt to avoid court testimony.” The Philadelphia Inquirer, .
- Ryan W. Briggs and William Bender. “Philly judge imposes six months of outside supervision for sheriff's auctions.” The Philadelphia Inquirer, .