Courts & Law
Law enforcement officials search Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.’s home
A lawyer for the mayor said he would be able to comment after reading the warrant.
14 hours ago
Teen arrested for murder at SEPTA station has been cleared of wrongdoing, Philadelphia DA says
SEPTA surveillance video showed that he was not involved in the murder.
16 hours ago
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for his FTX crimes
The sentence marks a stunning fall for the 32-year-old former crypto executive who was once seen as the future of finance.
17 hours ago
TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
The agency is also scrutinizing the company over potential violations of a children's privacy law.
2 days ago
‘Safe and effective’: Pa. pols, doctors and activists react to SCOTUS hearing on abortion pill
A group of doctors challenged the FDA’s authority to approve mifepristone, an abortion drug. The case went to the Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments Tuesday.
2 days ago
N.Y. judge issues a limited gag order on Trump ahead of hush money trial
The new gag order on former President Donald Trump specifically bars him from making public statements about witnesses, prosecutors or jurors in his first criminal trial.
3 days ago
Bucks County files climate lawsuit against Big Oil
Filed a year after devastating flash floods killed seven people in Bucks County, the lawsuit alleges the oil industry deceived the public about its climate impact.
3 days ago
Listen 1:08The ever-increasing cost of life-saving diabetes medication is forcing some patients to ration their supply of insulin, risking massive health complications.
4 days ago
Listen 1:13Former Yeadon police chief reaches settlement with borough following discrimination suit
Former Yeadon police chief Anthony “Chachi” Paparo accused borough officials of firing him because he is white.
4 days ago
Listen 0:44Court agrees to block collection of Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M
The development came just before New York Attorney General Letitia James was expected to initiate efforts to collect the judgment.
4 days ago
Bensalem teen accused of killing 12-year-old girl sentenced to 15 to 40 years
Ash Cooper, 18, pleaded guilty Thursday to third-degree murder in the November 2022 death of 12-year-old Morgan Connors. Prosecutors said a motive was never revealed.
5 days ago
New police officers to hit the streets in Philly as city struggles to fill vacancies
The officers join Philly’s police department at a time when the Parker administration is rolling out safer streets initiatives.
7 days ago
Philly police face a hiring crisis. Some policies are being loosened to find more cadets
Philadelphia is already seeing the payoff of its amended fitness entry exam.
7 days ago
Blind Wilmington man was wrongfully evicted, but judge dismisses his discrimination lawsuit
Constables put out William Murphy and his two daughters during a 2021 snowstorm under an order intended for a previous female tenant.
1 week ago
Listen 1:26Philadelphia mass shooting suspect is headed to trial after receiving mental health treatment
Kimbrady Carriker is charged for the seemingly random shootings in Kingsessing in July 2023.
1 week ago