Since former District Attorney Seth Williams abruptly pleaded guilty to a bribery charge and resigned from the office last month, Philadelphia has been without an official chief prosecutor.
Although voters are set to choose Williams’ replacement in the general election in November, the process to find an interim replacement is well underway, and interest for the interim post has been high. As of the deadline for submitting applications, which was 2 p.m. July 14, at least eight candidates were said to have applied for the position.
