The chair of Philadelphia’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission was arrested and charged with bribery and intimidation. Hassan Bennett, 43, was arrested on Tuesday morning , according to paperwork provided to NBC10 by a law enforcement source. NBC10’s news-gathering partner KYW Newsradio first reported Bennett’s arrest. Bennett is accused of selling confidential information he obtained while working as a bail navigator at the Defender Association of Philadelphia, according to sources cited by KYW Newsradio. Hassan Bennett The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office detailed the charges against Bennett during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. Before joining the Citizens Police Oversight Commission, Bennett served 11 years in prison following a murder conviction. He was acquitted in 2019. In a statement following Bennett’s arrest, the Citizens Police Oversight Commission said: “We recognize the seriousness of this matter. We will respect the legal process, refrain from commenting on legal allegations that are under investigation and take appropriate steps to protect confidential information. CPOC will continue to follow this situation as it unfolds. Our responsibility to the people of Philadelphia remains unchanged. We will continue our work to strengthen police accountability, promote transparency, and build public trust.” The commission also confirmed that Bennett is currently on leave. City Councilmember Curtis Jones, who spearheaded the staffing of Philadelphia’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission said the allegation against Bennett are “very troubling”. ...read more read less