Courts & Law
Families of 9 killed in S.C. church settle with feds over gun purchase
The Justice Department will pay $88 million, which includes $63 million for the families of the slain and $25 million for survivors of the shooting, it was announced Thursday.
3 years ago
Prosecutors drill into evidence of bribery in Bobby Henon corruption trial
Philly Councilmember Henon held a $70,000/yr job with Local 98. Federal prosecutors need jurors to decide if he worked for that salary or took it as a bribe.
3 years ago
Man sues Wilmington cop for slamming head against wall, using racial slur in videotaped encounter
Dwayne Brown alleges that city Patrolman Samuel Waters called him the “N-word” during the beating in a convenience store.
3 years ago
Family sues Sharon Hill Borough and the officers who killed 8-year-old after firing into a crowd
The lawsuit accuses the three officers of excessive force and negligence, and blames the Sharon Hill Borough Council and police chief for failing to properly train officers.
3 years ago
Prosecutors say Bobby Henon helped PPA in exchange for windows given to his girlfriend
Federal prosecutors began Tuesday to present evidence that Councilmember Bobby Henon was bribed to oppose an audit of the PPA.
3 years ago
John Dougherty told Bobby Henon to delay Comcast deal in recorded call
As the corruption case moved into its fourth week, prospectors dug into wiretapped calls about the city’s franchise deal with Comcast.
3 years ago
Supreme Court doesn’t block Texas abortion law, sets hearing
The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place for now, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case on Nov. 1.
3 years ago
Veteran Philadelphia police officer facing child porn charges
Williams Watts Sr. was taken into custody Thursday after the FBI executed a federal search warrant at his home.
3 years ago
3 years after Pittsburgh synagogue attack, trial still ahead
A landmark synagogue building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood remains dormant three years after it was the scene of a rampage that left 11 people dead.
3 years ago
“There is a narrative out there that people sat on the EL train and watched this transpire and took videos of it for their own gratification,” he said.
3 years ago
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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 years ago
After the owner of MJK Electrical bribed Johnny Dougherty, his company scored a $9 million deal with Comcast.
3 years ago