Courts & Law
Judge says Delaware vote-by-mail law is unconstitutional
The judge ruled that the law violates a provision in Delaware’s constitution that spells out the circumstances under which a person is allowed to cast an absentee ballot.
4 years ago
R. Kelly convicted on many counts, acquitted of trial fixing
Kelly, 55, was found guilty on three counts of child pornography and three counts of child enticement.
4 years ago
As of Sept. 11, the year-to-date statistics from "Operation Pinpoint," Philadelphia’s group violence intervention program, show only slight decreases.
4 years ago
Temple professor continues long legal journey to sue FBI for wrongful prosecution
The FBI’s accusations against Temple’s Xiaoxing Xi fell apart after he was arrested. He went to the U.S. Court of Appeals in Philly to hold the agency accountable.
4 years ago
Ex-Philly police officer on trial for murder of Dennis Plowden Jr.
Prosecutors said that former Officer Eric Ruch Jr. shot and killed Dennis Plowden Jr. less than six seconds after arriving on the scene, even as other officers held their fire
4 years ago
Analysts say the dashboard showcasing internal affairs cases from law enforcement is a great first step, but suggest more transparency should follow.
4 years ago
Krasner says he’s working to ensure a safe and secure voting experience in November
DA Larry Krasner says city, state, and federal officials will be on the lookout for vote tampering in Philly during the upcoming midterms.
4 years ago
A Black pastor sues the police who arrested him while watering his neighbors’ flowers
The lawsuit names the city of Childersburg, Ala., which oversees the police department that arrested Jennings, as a defendant.
4 years ago
Justice Dept. and Trump lawyers dispute how the Mar-A-Lago special master should work
Lawyers for former President Trump and the Department of Justice released different names for who they would want to review documents found in the court-authorized search.
4 years ago
Judge tosses Trump’s Russia probe suit against Clinton, FBI
The judge said in a sharply worded ruling that Trump’s lawsuit contained “glaring structural deficiencies” and that many of the “characterizations of events are implausible.”
4 years ago
New Jersey launches online dashboard documenting internal police investigations
The dashboard filters investigations by law enforcement agencies, types of allegations made, and if any disciplinary action was taken.
4 years ago
Bannon charged with money laundering in wall-building scheme
Former President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon surrendered Thursday to face state money laundering and conspiracy charges in New York.
4 years ago
Pa. man turned in by ex-girlfriend gets 9 months in Capitol riot
Twenty-nine-year-old Richard Michetti of Ridley Park pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting obstruction of an official proceeding.
4 years ago
Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states’ teen vaping probe
The settlement resolves one of the biggest legal threats facing the company, which still faces separate lawsuits from other states and individuals.
4 years ago
The new districts have the potential to change the balance of power in both Harrisburg and Washington, so it’s not surprising that legal action played a major role.
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