Courts & Law
Philly Fighting Covid founder files lawsuit against Drexel University
The lawsuit calls Drexel's investigation into Doroshin's conduct and resulting disciplinary process "deeply flawed."
3 years ago
Delaware man gets 19 years for his role in plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor
Croft was among those accused of hatching a stunning plot to abduct Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home just before the 2020 presidential election.
3 years ago
Supreme Court allows border restrictions for asylum seekers to continue for now
In a statement, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said the Biden administration would "comply with the order and prepare for the Court's review."
3 years ago
Local 98 employees plead guilty to fraud, embezzling union assets
Local 98’s former president Brian Burrows and business manager John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty are set to stand trial next month for the same embezzling plot.
3 years ago
Listen 1:1920-year church abuse probe in Philly comes to a quiet end with misdemeanor plea
Lynn was the first U.S. church official ever charged, convicted or imprisoned over their handling of priest-abuse complaints.
3 years ago
Court records allege that Leonard Eley of Storm Shelter Ministries paid the girl $200 through the church’s CashApp account.
3 years ago
Spurred by regulators, 3M to phase out ‘forever chemicals’
The announcement Tuesday comes after U.S. environmental regulators in August designated the chemicals as hazardous substances under the so-called Superfund law.
3 years ago
‘An unjust system’: Philly advocates hold 24-hour bailout ahead of the holidays
Cash bail in Philadelphia disproportionately punishes poor people and people of color, advocates say.
3 years ago
Ethics board says Philly judge ruled on cases early to leave for trip
When questioned, Brumbach said she only marked citations on “what she thought the outcome should be,” according to the complaint.
3 years ago
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial
Jurors in Los Angeles have found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape at his second sexual misconduct trial.
3 years ago
High court temporarily blocks lifting of asylum restrictions
The order by Chief Justice Roberts comes as conservative states are pushing to keep limits on asylum seekers that were put in place during the beginning of the pandemic.
3 years ago
Suspect charged after shootout with officer at King of Prussia Mall identified
According to Upper Merion Twp. police, the incident started with a hit-and-run in the area of the mall.
3 years ago
Police charge 8 in Cobbs Creek mass shooting
The arrests include the person who bought the gun and resold it to the person who couldn’t legally own the firearm.
3 years ago
After Tioga hired Timothy Loehmann, long-simmering personal grudges and infighting exploded and brought local government to a halt.
3 years ago
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.
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