Courts & Law
New blueprint hopes to reverse revolving door at Delaware prisons
More than 65% of people released from Delaware prisons in 2016 were re-convicted within three years. A new blueprint from the state aims to change that.
2 years ago
More than a ‘stump speech’: Local orgs to host Montco magisterial judge candidate forum
Masks will be required for this nonpartisan event, which will also be livestreamed for those who prefer to watch at home.
2 years ago
Marion, a nine-year veteran of the department, was previously charged with assault in connection with a 2015 incident outside a Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot.
2 years ago
After the owner of MJK Electrical bribed Johnny Dougherty, his company scored a $9 million deal with Comcast.
2 years ago
Kathy McGuiness wants an expensive former top prosecutor to defend her against public corruption charges at state expense. The state calls her request “absurd.”
2 years ago
NFL agrees to end race-based brain testing in $1B settlement
The NFL is set to propose changes to the $1 billion concussion settlement after an outcry over test score adjustments known as “race-norming."
2 years ago
Charges unlikely for riders who saw Philadelphia train rape
“It’s still an open investigation, but there is no expectation at this time that we will charge passengers,” said Margie McAboy, spokeswoman for the Delaware County DA.
2 years ago
Court breathes new life into Harrisburg gun laws challenge
A divided state Supreme Court said that Firearm Owners Against Crime and other plaintiffs have legal standing to take on the Harrisburg city gun ordinances.
3 years ago
Tiny wrists in cuffs: How police use force against children
The debate over disproportionate use of force by police that followed George Floyd’s death has largely ignored some of the most vulnerable targets: children.
3 years ago
After a local company towed union leader Johnny “Doc” Dougherty’s car, he allegedly acted fast to get revenge. His medium: City Councilmember Bobby Henon.
3 years ago
Facebook paying fine to settle U.S. suit on discrimination
Facebook is paying a $4.75 million fine and up to $9.5 million to eligible victims to resolve the Justice Department’s allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers.
3 years ago
SEPTA riders held up phones as woman was raped, police say
More than two dozen train stops passed as the man harassed, groped and eventually raped the woman, SEPTA Police Chief Thomas J. Nestel III said.
3 years ago
The U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of officers accused of excessive force
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of police officers in two cases involving qualified immunity, the controversial legal doctrine that protects police officers.
3 years ago
Trial pushed back for Maurice Hill, man accused of shooting 6 officers in Tioga standoff
Maurice Hill trial: Accused shooter at center of Nicetown-Tioga standoff trial delayed.
3 years ago
Jury selection to start in trial over Ahmaud Arbery’s death
Father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and their neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan are charged with murder and other crimes in Arbery's death on Feb. 23, 2020.
3 years ago