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Courts & Law

Infighting was rife among elected officials in Tioga, a tiny borough in northern Pennsylvania, when they hired Timothy Loehmann, the police officer who killed Tamir Rice. (Min Xian/Spotlight PA)
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Policing
Spotlight PA

Broken borough: Grudges, tribalism, and infighting rife in Pennsylvania borough that hired the cop who killed Tamir Rice

After Tioga hired Timothy Loehmann, long-simmering personal grudges and infighting exploded and brought local government to a halt.

3 years ago

People walk around, as seen through the parted curtains of a tent.
Immigration
Law
National
Politics

U.S. court rejects maintaining COVID-19 asylum restrictions

The court’s decision means the restrictions are still on track to expire on December 21.

3 years ago

A video exhibit plays as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol continues to reveal its findings of a year-long investigation, at the Capitol in Washington
Criminal Justice
Government
Government Accountability
National

Jan. 6 committee eyes referring criminal charges for Trump

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is considering recommending the Justice Dept. pursue three criminal charges against former President Trump.

3 years ago

File photo: A police car drives in Philadelphia, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Incarceration
Philadelphia
Policing
6abc

Former Philadelphia homicide detective Philip Nordo sentenced to decades behind bars for sex assault

The investigation has already contributed to the reversal of several homicide convictions.

3 years ago

Justice Tamika Montgomery-Reeves will join the Third Circuit Court of Appeals next year after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week. (state of Delaware photo)
Delaware
Law

Meteoric rise for history-making Delaware judge, Tamika Montgomery-Reeves confirmed to join Third Circuit

Tamika Montgomery-Reeves made history as the first Black judge on Delaware’s Supreme Court, now she’s moving up to the federal bench.

3 years ago

In this Oct. 8, 2020 file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. In an indictment released Thursday, Dec. 17, a federal grand jury charged six men with conspiring to kidnap Whitmer in what investigators say was a plot by anti-government extremists angry over her policies to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Criminal Justice
Law
National

Lengthy prison terms for 3 who aided Whitmer kidnap plotter

Three men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for assisting him in 2020.

3 years ago

Philadelphia police cadets
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

Philly police work to staff up despite distrust, ongoing gun violence crisis

The PPD is low on officers, and recruitment heads say they are trying new tactics like offering physical fitness classes and lowering the sign-up age to 20 years old.

3 years ago

File photo: Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's National Women's Soccer League soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File)
Gender
National
Sports

Inquiry finds widespread misconduct in women’s pro soccer

Investigations by the National Women’s Soccer League and U.S. Soccer both found instances of sexual abuse and manipulation within the league.

3 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall
Criminal Justice
Government
Housing
Philadelphia

City Council investigates real estate dealings that locked Philadelphia homeowners out of the right to sell their homes

Homeowners told City Council that MV Realty deceptively locked them into a 40-year exclusive sales agreement for a few hundred dollars.

3 years ago

A Philadelphia police officer stands by a crime scene on Woodstock Street
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Crime
Gun Violence
Public Safety

Homicides are down 8% in Philly from last year, but shootings remain steady

Year-to-date homicides in Philadelphia were down 8%. Some community leaders and activists say it’s too soon to call the reduction an accomplishment.

3 years ago

FILE - Musician Meek Mill, right, speaks about his incarceration along with Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin at the launch of REFORM Alliance in New York on Jan. 23, 2019. The pair shared laughs Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at an outing meant to brighten the day for kids from families caught in the criminal justice system. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Criminal Justice
Incarceration
Philadelphia

Meek Mill goes deep for Philly kids caught in justice system

Meek Mill and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin shared laughs Tuesday at an outing arranged to brighten the day for children from families caught in the criminal justice system.

3 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center.
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania

Grand jury investigating abuse allegations at Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center chooses not to recommend charges

Despite uncovering a culture of violence, cover-up, and “sexually inappropriate conduct” by staff, the grand jury opted against recommending criminal charges.

3 years ago

5-mg pills of Oxycodon
NPR
National
Pennsylvania

CVS, Walgreens finalize $10B in settlements over opioids with several states, including Pa.

According to the latest CDC data from 2020, Pennsylvania ranked among the worst ten states for drug overdose death rate.

3 years ago

Di Hargrove, an ACLU community ambassador, hands out 'Know Your Rights' pamphlets and many other resources at and around the the Cecil B. Moore Library in North Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Policing is changing in some Philly neighborhoods. This community program is spreading the word

A PPD pilot program changes the way police officers handle minor violations. In response, the ACLU has community ambassadors informing the public about their rights.

3 years ago

Listen 3:35
Tyrique Glasgow, Adam Geer, Taahzje Ellis (top) join Ajourdi Hargrove and Diamond Walker (bottom) for a roundtable conversation about solutions to gun violence. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Crime
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

Episode 5: What happens next

WHYY gun violence prevention reporter Sam Searles and Temple University student Kole Long host a panel of concerned community members.

Air Date: December 13, 2022

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