Philadelphia Health Official Resigns Over Cremation Of Bombing Victims

Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley faces criticism for ordering the disposal of bombing victim remains without notifying family members.

Philadelphia's top health official has resigned after it was discovered he made the decision to cremate and dispose of human remains of bombing victims without letting the families know. The bombing happened back in 1985 at the headquarters of a Black organization called MOVE. Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley authorized the disposal of the remains in 2017.