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Courts & Law

The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards, Jan. 28, 2023
Criminal Justice
Law
National
Policing

No charges for ex-officer who hit Tyre Nichols with stun gun

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said on Tuesday that his office did a thorough investigation of Preston Hemphill’s role in the arrest.

3 years ago

In this May 31, 2020 file photo, visitors make silent visits to organic memorial featuring a mural of George Floyd, near the spot where he died while in police custody, in Minneapolis
Black Lives Matter
Criminal Justice
National
Policing

Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing

Tou Thao was last of the four former officers facing judgment in Floyd’s killing.

3 years ago

Dana Redd, Mayor of Camden, N.J. from 2010-18, spoke at the 10th anniversary event for the Camden County Police Department on May 1, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
New Jersey
Policing
Public Safety

Camden County Police marks 10 years of patrolling the city of Camden

With a complicated start and slightly complicated reception, the Camden County Police Department celebrates a decade of service to the City of Camden.

3 years ago

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Police are on the scene following an incident at 69th Street Transportation Center
Crime
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Philadelphia
Transportation

Philly homicide rate down from last year, but DA Krasner issues stern warning about violence on mass transit

Larry Krasner believes the high-quality SEPTA cameras will help lead to more arrests and convictions.

3 years ago

Trump Columnist Lawsuit
Crime
Social Justice

Trump accuser says many in her generation didn’t report rape

E. Jean Carroll's remarks on Monday came during cross-examination from Trump's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, who questioned why she did not contact police.

3 years ago

FILE - This combination of 2017-2022 photos shows the logos of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on mobile devices.  Ohio's governor wants the state to require parental consent for kids under 16 to get new accounts on TikTok, Snapchat and other social media platforms. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's two-year budget proposal, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 would create a law that social media companies must obtain a parent's permission for children to sign up for social media and gaming apps.  
(AP Photo, File)
NPR
Kids
Law
Media

Kids under 13 would be barred from social media under bipartisan Senate bill

The Protecting Kids on Social Media Act would set the minimum age of social media users to 13. For teens between the ages of 13 and 18, parental consent would be required.

3 years ago

Tucker Carlson
NPR
Media

Fired Tucker Carlson producer: Misogyny and bullying ‘trickles down from the top’

Allegations painting Fox News as an abusive workplace that excuses misogyny and anti-Semitism have been put on blast in the aftermath of Carlson's abrupt firing this week.

3 years ago

In this image from video provided by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Drug Enforcement Administration chief Anne Milgram speaks during a meeting with the committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Policing
Politics

DEA chief grilled over probe into no-bid contracts, hiring

Lawmakers grilled U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration chief Anne Milgram over millions of dollars in no-bid contracts that are the subject of a watchdog probe.

3 years ago

Pras Michel, former member of the Fugees, center, and his lawyer David Kenner arrive to federal court in Washington, D.C., on April 3, 2023.
NPR
International
Law
Music

Fugees’ rapper Pras Michel convicted in foreign influence case

Michel has been convicted in a federal court on 10 counts related to charges that include conspiracy, witness tampering and failing to register as an agent of China.

3 years ago

E. Jean Carroll leaving the courthouse.
Crime
Social Justice

Writer tells jury in lawsuit trial: ‘Donald Trump raped me’

E. Jean Carroll has said #MeToo fueled her decision to come forward in a 2019 memoir and accompanying magazine excerpt.

3 years ago

Bam Margera
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

‘Jackass’ star Bam Margera in court, denies hitting brother

Margera’s brother, Jesse Margera, told police that Bam Margera assaulted him. Margera's lawyer says the “wild rumors” are “absolutely false.”

3 years ago

Police at a crime scene.
Elections
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Lots of cities are trying to prevent gun violence. What’s working? And what lessons can Philly’s next mayor take?

Philly’s newly elected mayor will need to address the gun violence crisis. Can strategies piloted in other cities serve as a guide?

3 years ago

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Brian Kolfage leaves court after being sentenced for defrauding donors to the ''We Build the Wall'' effort, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in New York
Criminal Justice
Government Accountability
Immigration
National

We Build The Wall founder sentenced to 4 years in prison

Former Trump adviser Bannon was also charged but received a pardon hours before Trump left office. Bannon now faces fresh charges in state court. He says he's innocent.

3 years ago

Rachel King, a 35-year-old mother and teacher at Grover Cleveland Elementary School in Philadelphia, was shot dead on April 11
Crime
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania

2 charged in murder of mother shot in Dunkin’ drive-thru

Rachel King, a 35-year-old mother and teacher at Grover Cleveland Elementary School in Philadelphia, was shot dead on April 11.

3 years ago

File photo: A statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse stands in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Jan. 9, 2019
Government Accountability
Media
National
Politics

Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover ‘retaliation’

The suit came after a Disney World oversight board appointed by DeSantis voted to void a deal that placed theme park design and construction decisions in the company's hands.

3 years ago

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