Philadelphia

First-degree murder charge dropped against ex-Philadelphia officer Mark Dial

First-degree murder charges against former Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial were withdrawn on Thursday, as per court documents. Dial is accused of killing Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop a year ago this month. Initially, Dial faced first-degree murder and other charges, but a local judge dismissed the case, allowing Dial to go free. A month later, a Common Pleas…