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A judge found Trump committed fraud in building his real-estate empire. Here’s what happens next

The Tuesday order rescinds business licenses as punishment, which could make it difficult or impossible for some of Trump’s companies to operate in New York.

2 days ago

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Business
Insurance
New Jersey

New Jersey Supreme Court to rule on pandemic-related insurance exclusions

The court's ruling could potentially provide guidance for policyholders nationwide regarding the scope of coverage for pandemic-related losses.

2 days ago

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Government Accountability
New Jersey

Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

A defiant Menendez has said allegations that he abused his power to line his pockets are baseless.

3 days ago

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Philadelphia
Public Safety

Over 50 arrested after mobs ransacked Philadelphia stores. Dozens of liquor outlets are shut down

Several police commanders said the store ransacking wasn't connected to earlier demonstrations over the police killing of Eddie Irizarry.

3 days ago

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Former PPD officer charged with sexually abusing minors had history of citizen complaints

PPD records show there were 12 citizen complaints against Patrick Heron before 2018. He’s set to face trial for more than 200 criminal charges related to sexual offenses.

3 days ago

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Delaware
Policing

A ‘ding, dong, ditch’ prank was played on a Delaware trooper. Prosecutors say he then fractured the eye socket of a handcuffed teen who kicked his door

Cpl. Dempsey Walters was suspended the day after the alleged crimes last month. The indictment said one teen victim had nothing to do with the prank.

3 days ago

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Real Estate

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire

The ruling resolves the key claim in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, but six others remain.

3 days ago

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Business
Government
Law
Technology

Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company.

3 days ago

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Delaware
Law
Politics

Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani and another lawyer over accessing and sharing of his personal data

The lawsuit is the latest in a new strategy by Hunter Biden to strike back against Republican allies of Donald Trump who have traded and passed around his private data

3 days ago

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Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing

Judge dismisses all charges against Philly police officer Mark Dial after Eddie Irizarry killing

Dial was suspended after officials said he refused to cooperate with investigators. Police said Dial was fired in mid-September.

4 days ago

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NPR
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Food & Drink
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National

Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods under federal inquiry over reports of illegal child labor

The two major poultry producers after reports that migrant children as young as 13 have been working overnight shifts to clean the companies' plants.

4 days ago

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Philadelphia
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

Philly police recruitment triples, adds diversity after $1M marketing campaign focusing on Black and Latino communities

The new infusion of recruits won’t overcome the staffing shortage, but officials say it’s a start.

4 days ago

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Incarceration
Pennsylvania
Policing
Spotlight PA

Jailbreaks in Pennsylvania are not as common as recent events imply

A Spotlight PA analysis of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections data reveals jailbreaks aren’t as common as recent high-profile examples imply.

4 days ago

Sen. Bob Menendez speaks at a podium.
Government Accountability
Law
New Jersey

Takeaways from investigation that turned up gold bars, a luxury car and cash at a U.S. senator’s home

Using his position, Sen. Bob Menendez took steps to secretly aid the government of Egypt in exchange for bribes, the indictment says.

1 week ago

Sen. Bob Menendez speaks at a podium.
Government
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Politics

N.J. Sen. Menendez says he’s ‘not going anywhere,’ despite calls for resignation following new indictment

Federal prosecutors accuse Menendez of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars and “a lot of gold” in exchange for using his influence.

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