Courts & Law
DOJ says Louisville police had pattern of violating rights
The report said Louisville Police “discriminate against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants.
3 years ago
U.S. sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines
The Justice Department said that the tie-up would especially hurt cost-conscious travelers who depend on Spirit to find cheaper options than they can find on other airlines.
3 years ago
More than 200 animals rescued from South Jersey property; 2 facing charges
A tip led state police and the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office to the property on January 26.
3 years ago
Texas women sue their state, saying abortion bans put them in danger
Five women who were denied abortions under Texas law while facing medical crises are suing the state, asking a judge to clarify exceptions to the laws.
3 years ago
Hope Hicks meets with New York prosecutors investigating Trump
Hicks and her lawyer, Robert Trout, spent several hours Monday inside the Manhattan district attorney’s office.
3 years ago
MacColl’s conviction stems from statements to supervisors after shooting a teen suspect in an armed carjacking. He faces up to three years behind bars.
3 years ago
Trump supporters convicted of driving guns to Philadelphia spared more jail time
Prosecutors had sought sentences of at least three years. Defense attorneys argued the men made no attempt to interfere with the counting of votes.
3 years ago
Hate crime charges for Hatboro woman who launched racist rant against Amy’s Pizzeria
Rita Bellew has been charged with “ethnic intimidation and harassment” by the Hatboro Police Department. She told WHYY News she’s “horrified” and “ashamed” by her behavior.
3 years ago
The justices said MoneyGram checks should have been returned to the states where they were issued. Other states said the amount is $250 million.
3 years ago
No bail for Pennsylvania man with explosives in suitcase
Federal authorities say a Pennsylvania man admits packing explosive materials, fuses and a lighter into a suitcase he checked for a commercial flight to Florida.
3 years ago
Trump can be sued for Jan 6 actions, Justice Dept says
The department's position that Trump is not immune from suit was laid out in a filing before a federal appeals court.
3 years ago
Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested
A man was arrested after an explosive was found in a bag checked onto a Florida-bound flight at an eastern Pennsylvania airport, federal authorities said.
3 years ago
Kobe Bryant family settles photo lawsuit for $28.5 million
County deputies and firefighters had shot photos of the bodies and shared them with others in their departments.
3 years ago
Former Councilmember Bobby Henon sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for taking bribes
The ex-lawmaker from Northeast Philly was convicted last year after a federal investigation into the John Dougherty-led IBEW Local 98 union.
3 years ago
Conservative and liberals split at Supreme Court over Biden student loan plan
A majority of the court's conservatives indicating great skepticism over the president's loan-forgiveness plan.
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