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Policing

Derek Chauvin trial: Judge postpones jury selection as murder-charge question looms

A pool of potential jurors were in the court building, waiting to start the selection process. But they're being sent home for the day.

13 hours ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro addresses the media at a press conference
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Four Philly men arrested for making and selling untraceable ‘ghost guns’

So-called ghost guns, weapons that can be bought as kits to be assembled into untraceable firearms, have become the “weapon of choice” in Philly, authorities said.

1 day ago

In this Nov. 5, 2020 file photo, The Supreme Court is seen in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Government
Law

Biden getting 1st shot at making mark on federal judiciary

President Joe Biden has two seats to fill on the influential appeals court in the nation's capital that regularly feeds judges to the Supreme Court.

2 days ago

Philadelphia's Criminal Justice Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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After COVID scare, Philly begins rapid testing incarcerated people ahead of courtroom dates

After a person exposed to COVID-19 while incarcerated entered a city courtroom, Philadelphia said it will begin testing prison inmates ahead of trials.

3 days ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner addresses the media
Crime
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly DA charges Proud Boys member with harassing woman online

Kyle Boell allegedly sent the messages via Twitter. He is charged with terroristic threats and harassment, both misdemeanors.

4 days ago

Agents outside the house of Gregory Fiocca and family
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

The FBI sent a dozen agents with a battering ram and long guns to arrest Johnny Doc’s nephew

“What surprises me is that this happened to someone who’s not Black,” said Rev. Mark Tyler, a police accountability advocate.

4 days ago

Mumia supporters advocate for him to be released from prison. (Aaron Moselle / WHYY)
Incarceration
Public Health
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Mumia Abu-Jamal supporters say he has COVID, call on Pa. to release all vulnerable incarcerated people

COVID-19 continues to spread inside Pennsylvania prisons, prompting renewed calls to release all older and medically vulnerable prisoners.

5 days ago

John Dougherty exits federal court
Law
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Feds arrest labor leader John Dougherty on new extortion charges

The Philly union leader, known as Johnny Doc, is accused of threatening his nephew’s boss.

5 days ago

Stickers reading
NPR
National
Politics

Antifa didn’t storm the Capitol. Just ask the rioters.

Many Capitol rioters mentioned antifa in relation to the attack, describing the movement as an enemy and refuting the baseless claim that Trump supporters weren't there.

6 days ago

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP)
Policing
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FBI chief calls Jan. 6 ‘domestic terrorism,’ defends intel

FBI Director Chris Wray condemned the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorism” Tuesday as he defended the bureau’s handling of intelligence.

6 days ago

Rev. Silvester Beaman gives the benediction during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
Criminal Justice
Delaware
Incarceration

Del. pastor who delivered Biden’s inaugural prayer supports ‘clean slates’ for formerly incarcerated

Legislation to automatically expunge some criminal convictions in Delaware would make it easier to shed collateral punishments after being released from prison.

7 days ago

Members of Juntos rally in front of the Philadelphia schools administration building calling for the district to support immigrant students and their families. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Immigration
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Education

Immigrant activists want Philly teachers trained on dealing with ICE

An immigrant rights group says Philly teachers and staff don’t know what to do should immigration enforcement ask for information on students. They’re trying to change that.

1 week ago

A 12-hour protest was held in front of the Berks County Residential Center on July 17, 2020, calling for the release of immigrant families detained inside. (Anthony Orozco/WITF)
Immigration
Pennsylvania

Immigrant families released from Berks; future of Pa. detention center remains unclear

After families at the Berks Detention Center were released to sponsors, officials did not share details about what happens next to the county-owned facility.

1 week ago

Philadelphia Police at the scene of a shooting near Olney Transportation Center on Feb. 17, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing

Philly detectives use social media to catch four men suspected in series of shootings

The four men allegedly played a role in seven shootings in West and Southwest Philadelphia in 2018 and 2019, including three children.

1 week ago

Pennsylvania Chief Justice Thomas Saylor. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Pennsylvania
Politics

Saylor outlines plans to step down as Pa. chief justice in April

Chief Justice Thomas Saylor said the position of chief justice will be filled by Justice Max Baer on April 1.

1 week ago

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