Courts & Law

In a deal with prosecutors, Alan Byerly, 55, admitted to wielding a stun gun while confronting officers who were trying to protect the Capitol from the angry mob.

One of the two women to win a sexual harassment judgment against former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross talks about her healing process.

The D.A.'s office said one of the guns was used in a shooting.

Authorities in Pennsylvania say a man has died after his pet boa constrictor wrapped itself around his neck.

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against some of the largest poultry producers in the United States.

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee.

The lawsuit argues that AR-15 rifles and similar weapons have long been in “common use” and that gives them protection under the U.S. and Delaware constitutions.

The court’s order Thursday leaves the policy frozen nationwide for now.

The Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission is set to meet on Tuesday.

Katelyn McClure and her then-boyfriend Mark D’Amico fabricated a story that homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt, Jr., rescued her from the side of a Philadelphia highway in 2017.

The sentence was well below what prosecutors and Floyd’s family sought, and sparked anger from Floyd's family members.

The acting attorney general will also issue guidelines to prosecutors on charges to bring against people who try to prevent access to abortion in the state.

The founder of the Trans Affirming Alliance called the federal court ruling that prevents the DOE from enforcing rules protecting trans youth “an attack on our children.”

The billionaire wanted to wait until February, but the chancellor ruled that such a delay lengthens the “cloud of uncertainty” over the social media giant.

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner said more will have to be done to stem the rising tide of violence in the city.