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Byron Cotter, Michelle Anne Simmons, Marcus Pearson and Delia Avery pose for a photo outdoors.
Criminal Justice
Incarceration
Philadelphia

Racial disparities in Philly prisons persist, despite 47% decline in incarcerated population

A local nonprofit has proposed some solutions to help curb the trend.

3 years ago

Close up of Donald Trump
Elections
Government Accountability
Law
Politics

Trump probe grand jury not meeting for the day – AP sources

The reason for the postponement was not immediately clear, but it would indicate that a vote on whether or not to indict Trump might be at least temporarily pushed back.

3 years ago

This is not a dog toy. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case Wednesday pitting the whiskey giant with a dog toy maker who parodies the brand.
NPR
Animals
Food & Drink
Law

Jack Daniel’s tells Supreme Court its brand is harmed by dog toy Bad Spaniels

The whiskey maker argues that the toy named Bad Spaniel infringes on its trademark, confuses consumers and tarnishes its reputation.

3 years ago

Fox News headquarters in New York
Delaware
Elections
Government Accountability
Media

Fox News has first clash in Delaware court with Dominion Voting systems

Both sides want the judge to pronounce them victors in the $1.6 billion defamation case, negating the need for a trial slated for next month.

3 years ago

An up-close photo. of DA Larry Krasner.
Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing

Philadelphia District Attorney Krasner asks for help solving multiple murders in the city

Even though homicides are down 13% this year, DA Larry Krasner says investigators still need the public's help to find the killers.

3 years ago

Caroline Ouko, mother of Irvo Otieno, holds a portrait of her son with attorney Ben Crump, left, and her older son, Leon Ochieng at the Dinwiddie Courthouse in Dinwiddie, Va., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. She said Otieno, who died in a state mental hospital March 6, was “brilliant and creative and bright.”  (Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Black Lives Matter
Mental Health
Policing
Social Justice

Video shows sheriff’s deputies and hospital workers pinned Irvo Otieno to floor before his death

A newly released video shows that Virginia mental hospital workers and sheriff's deputies pinned Irvo Otieno to the ground until he was motionless and limp.

3 years ago

The logos for Fox programs are displayed on the News Corp. building
NPR
Elections
Gender
Law
Media

Producer sues Fox News, alleging she’s being set up for blame in $1.6 billion suit

Abby Grossberg says she was misled by Fox lawyers who prepared her to testify in the defamation lawsuit. Fox News says she's revealed confidential information and has sued her

3 years ago

Barricades are unloaded from a truck near the courts in New York
Government Accountability
National

In Trump probe, NYC grand jury hearing from final witnesses

Law enforcement officials have accelerated security preparations in advance of a possible indictment.

3 years ago

A protester kicks a tear gas canister fired by police as protests continue Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Philadelphia over the death of George Floyd. Floyd died May 25 after he was pinned at the neck by a Minneapolis police officer. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Black Lives Matter
Philadelphia
Policing
Protests
Billy Penn

Protesters win $9 million settlement and police demilitarization pledge for 2020 tear-gassing

The settlement with the group of 20 activists, organizers, and West Philly residents also includes a pledge to demilitarize the police.

3 years ago

The son of Flyers interim GM Danny Briere has apologized after a video posted on social media showed him pushing an empty wheelchair down a staircase
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Carson Briere, son of Flyers interim general manager, charged after pushing wheelchair down stairs

Surveillance video from a bar shows Briere tossing a woman's wheelchair down a flight of stairs.

3 years ago

Closeup of MD Hossain Morshed
Elections
Government Accountability
New Jersey

Atlantic City Councilman accused of fraud by federal government

MD Hossain Morshed is accused of submitting false voter applications and lying about it, as well as falsely claiming unemployment benefits.

3 years ago

Police deploy tear gas to disperse a crowd during a protest Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Philadelphia over the death of George Floyd. Floyd died May 25 after he was pinned at the neck by a Minneapolis police officer. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Black Lives Matter
Philadelphia
Policing
Protests
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
Billy Penn

Protesters win $9 million settlement and police demilitarization pledge for 2020 tear-gassing in West Philadelphia

The city's agreement with the group of 20 activists and residents also includes a half-million award to the Bread & Roses Community Fund.

3 years ago

Exterior of Torrance State Hosptial
Criminal Justice
Incarceration
Mental Health
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

How some police, attorneys, and jails are trying to help Pa.’s ailing system for mentally ill people

A six-month investigation found the state’s “competency” review system is so broken it often extends incarceration, which can exacerbate mental health issues.

3 years ago

Trump Watching Wrestling Championships
Criminal Justice
Government Accountability
Law

Trump’s call for protests gets muted reaction by supporters

Former President Donald Trump’s calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters.

3 years ago

Trump gestures to someone.
Law
National
Politics

Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest

Donald Trump says in a social media post that he expects to be arrested Tuesday and he's calling on supporters to protest.

3 years ago

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