Former Philly detective arrested, accused of grooming and sexually assaulting male witnesses
A former Philadelphia homicide detective was arrested and accused of grooming and sexually assaulting male witnesses during criminal investigations, and threatening them to keep them quiet. Prosecutors revealed that 52-year-old Philip Nordo's misconduct was spread out over the course of a decade, with court documents stating he "used his position of authority to engage in police misconduct involving interviews of potential witnesses and suspects."
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the accusations against Nordo were unveiled in a grand jury presentment at the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County and saw the former detective charged with multiple counts of rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and sexual assault, as well as stalking and official oppression.