Courts & Law
Charging Putin for potential war crimes is difficult, and any penalty hard to enforce
Neither Russia nor its president are likely to face an international tribunal — but that's not the only approach to war crimes, experts say.
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Prosecution case winding down in federal bribery trial of Kenyatta Johnson
Prosecutors have called more than a dozen witnesses during eight days of testimony. The defense could begin its case as early as Monday.
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Cold case no more: 4 convicted in 2011 Philly murder
More than a decade after the death of Kevin Drinks, four men have been convicted for his murder in what prosecutors say was a case of mistaken identity.
2 years ago
Murkowski, Romney to support Jackson for Supreme Court
Monday's committee vote was delayed when one senator's plane was delayed bringing him back to Washington.
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Kenyatta Johnson’s wife takes center stage as prosecutors wrap second week of bribery trial
Prosecutors say Dawn Chavous’ consulting firm was used to conceal payments to her husband. And that she did little work for the nonprofit.
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N.J. man in GoFundMe scam gets 27-month federal prison sentence
Prosecutors say Mark D'Amico, his ex-girlfriend and a homeless veteran concocted a scheme about the vet giving the woman $20 when her car ran out of gas in Philadelphia.
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Despite the reinstatement, the mask case will proceed and the board members will still be required to answer the initial filing by Monday, April 4.
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LGBTQ groups sue Florida over the so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
The challenge aims to block a new Florida law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
2 years ago
City nears settlement with disability rights advocates in suit over sidewalks
The city of Philadelphia and advocates report “significant progress” toward settling a suit that claims city sidewalks violate the Americans With Disabilities Act.
2 years ago
Trump’s missing calls, Ginni Thomas texts, and judicial ethics
What do Ginni Thomas' texts to Trump aides reveal about her involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election and what questions do they raise about judicial ethics?
Air Date: March 31, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:43Philadelphia will consider adding $10K in bonuses to recruit more police officers
Councilmember Green’s proposal, which would only kick in when staffing levels are low, would also relax requirements for city residency.
2 years ago
WNBA players break silence on Brittney Griner
Most WNBA players have been hesitant to talk about Griner’s detention on apparent drug charges in Russia, hoping to avoid potentially hurting her case.
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An FBI special agent spent a fourth day on the witness stand, defending assertions that fees paid to the Council member’s wife were really bribes in disguise.
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Philly police ‘can’t keep up’ with rising homicide rate, Outlaw says
In a bi-weekly gun violence update, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said the crime rate is rising in areas targeted for crime prevention.
2 years ago
Parents of teen shot by Pennsylvania State Police sue troopers, local DA
The parents of a Chinese American teenager fatally shot by Pennsylvania State Police filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the troopers involved and the local DA.
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