Justice for Al 'Alley Cat' Chernoff Animal Rescuer

The Issue

Dear Elected Officials:

Respectfully, in seeking that justice be served for the murder of Albert Chernoff we, the petitioners, urge that his murderer be tried in Adult Criminal Court for the entire duration of the case.

On November 4, 2019, Albert Chernoff, 59, was brutally murdered in his home, in the presence of his dearly beloved family of 11 rescued cats and other small animals.

U. S. Army Veteran Al Chernoff ('Alley Cat Animal Rescue') was:
a very-prominent, highly-respected animal advocate/rescuer; active supporter of fellow U. S. Veterans; accomplished long-time city employee; law abiding citizen.

Al Chernoff's murderer has been charged with:

Murder 18 § 2502
Robbery-Inflict Serious Bodily Injury 18 § 3701
Poss Instrument Of Crime W/Int 18 § 907
Obstruct Admin Law/Other Govt Func 18 § 5101
Tamper With/Fabricate Physical Evidence 18 § 4910
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/CPReport.ashx?docketNumber=MC-51-CR-0029375-2019&dnh=E5fR5ZezYeGprQds0SWqAw%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR2WQOflUelVMSi305YanpUx9gQHK-FwOLpdbWLg9PIKh1GyKyCioES5Iqs  

We, the undersigned, respect the law and depend upon elected officials to ensure that it be enforced and that justice be served.

Sincerely,

Petitioners

Facebook Community Page:

Justice for Al 'Alley Cat' Chernoff Animal Rescuer
https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Al-Alley-Cat-Chernoff-Animal-Rescuer-109419050506656/

Facebook [Call To Action] Posting:

https://www.facebook.com/109419050506656/photos/a.119449282836966/119449302836964/?type=3&theater

10/26/2020 Please Scroll Down to UPDATES Section for Most Recent. 

09/15/2020 UPDATE: 
Preliminary Hearing 10/26/2020 08:00 am 306 Scheduled
Preliminary Hearing 09/15/2020 10:00 am 306 Continued
#JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

UPDATE 07/21/2020:
Preliminary Hearing 09/15/2020 10:00 am 306 Scheduled
Preliminary Hearing 07/21/2020 09:00 am 306 Continued
#JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

UPDATE 06/16/2020:
Preliminary Hearing 07/21/2020 9:00 am 306 Scheduled
Preliminary Hearing 06/16/2020 9:00 am 306 Continued
#JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

UPDATE: Preliminary Hearing 06/16/2020 9:00 am, Rm 306
#JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

UPDATE 03/25/2020: To date, court docket sheets showing scheduled hearing as today (03/25/2020), however, it did not take place.  Apparently, due to COVID-19, the defendant's preliminary court hearing has been indefinitely postponed. #JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

Preliminary Hearing: 03/25/2020 9:00 am, Room 306 #JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

Note: At two requests of defense counsel the preliminary hearing has been continued (postponed) two times.   #JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️


 

 

 

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The Issue

Dear Elected Officials:

Respectfully, in seeking that justice be served for the murder of Albert Chernoff we, the petitioners, urge that his murderer be tried in Adult Criminal Court for the entire duration of the case.

On November 4, 2019, Albert Chernoff, 59, was brutally murdered in his home, in the presence of his dearly beloved family of 11 rescued cats and other small animals.

U. S. Army Veteran Al Chernoff ('Alley Cat Animal Rescue') was:
a very-prominent, highly-respected animal advocate/rescuer; active supporter of fellow U. S. Veterans; accomplished long-time city employee; law abiding citizen.

Al Chernoff's murderer has been charged with:

Murder 18 § 2502
Robbery-Inflict Serious Bodily Injury 18 § 3701
Poss Instrument Of Crime W/Int 18 § 907
Obstruct Admin Law/Other Govt Func 18 § 5101
Tamper With/Fabricate Physical Evidence 18 § 4910
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/CPReport.ashx?docketNumber=MC-51-CR-0029375-2019&dnh=E5fR5ZezYeGprQds0SWqAw%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR2WQOflUelVMSi305YanpUx9gQHK-FwOLpdbWLg9PIKh1GyKyCioES5Iqs  

We, the undersigned, respect the law and depend upon elected officials to ensure that it be enforced and that justice be served.

Sincerely,

Petitioners

Facebook Community Page:

Justice for Al 'Alley Cat' Chernoff Animal Rescuer
https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Al-Alley-Cat-Chernoff-Animal-Rescuer-109419050506656/

Facebook [Call To Action] Posting:

https://www.facebook.com/109419050506656/photos/a.119449282836966/119449302836964/?type=3&theater

10/26/2020 Please Scroll Down to UPDATES Section for Most Recent. 

09/15/2020 UPDATE: 
Preliminary Hearing 10/26/2020 08:00 am 306 Scheduled
Preliminary Hearing 09/15/2020 10:00 am 306 Continued
#JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

UPDATE 07/21/2020:
Preliminary Hearing 09/15/2020 10:00 am 306 Scheduled
Preliminary Hearing 07/21/2020 09:00 am 306 Continued
#JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

UPDATE 06/16/2020:
Preliminary Hearing 07/21/2020 9:00 am 306 Scheduled
Preliminary Hearing 06/16/2020 9:00 am 306 Continued
#JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

UPDATE: Preliminary Hearing 06/16/2020 9:00 am, Rm 306
#JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

UPDATE 03/25/2020: To date, court docket sheets showing scheduled hearing as today (03/25/2020), however, it did not take place.  Apparently, due to COVID-19, the defendant's preliminary court hearing has been indefinitely postponed. #JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

Preliminary Hearing: 03/25/2020 9:00 am, Room 306 #JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️

Note: At two requests of defense counsel the preliminary hearing has been continued (postponed) two times.   #JusticeForAlAlleyCatChernoffAnimalRescuer ⚖️


 

 

 

The Decision Makers

Tom Wolf
Former Governor - Pennsylvania
District Attorney Lawrence S. Krasner
District Attorney Lawrence S. Krasner
U. S. Attorney William M. McSwain
U. S. Attorney William M. McSwain

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Petition created on December 30, 2019