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Sheriff sale ads: A bonanza for the politically connected in Philly

Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams has spent millions of extra dollars to advertise foreclosure sales - and funneled hefty commissions to some political consultants.

Sheriff Jewell Williams, a Democrat first elected in 2011, has authorized millions of dollars in extra spending to advertise sheriff sales.
Sheriff Jewell Williams, a Democrat first elected in 2011, has authorized millions of dollars in extra spending to advertise sheriff sales.Read moreDAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer