Mental health gun law not effective without states’ reports
A law passed in 2008 would ensure people with a history of severe mental illness can’t purchase guns. But the federal law requires cooperation from the states, which doesn’t always happen.
Health & Science reporter Maiken Scott reports the National Instant Criminal Background Check system doesn’t have records from Pennsylvania. That means if a mentally ill person from the state moves across state lines or shoots someone in another state, records for that person aren’t available.
New legislation could change the current system.
Philly judge raises, but doesn’t revoke, bail for men accused of election interference
Joshua Macias and Antonio LaMotta will remain in custody until they can pay 10% of the difference. The judge again decided not to revoke bail.
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Feds charge Pa. banking secretary’s stepson in cyberstalking case
Mikael La Ferla was charged in federal court. His mother is the second wife of Vague, a Texas native and Philly resident who is Pa. Banking Secretary.
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Philly judge to consider revoking bail for men accused of election interference
A lower court judge denied bail revocation for Joshua Macias and Antonio LaMotta last week. The district attorney’s office hopes a different judge will do the opposite.
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