Courts & Law
‘Do it because it helps me’: FBI drills into alleged Dougherty-Henon corruption
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys tussled over who was in charge when councilman Henon allegedly took orders from union leader Dougherty.
3 years ago
Judge orders Texas to suspend new law banning most abortions
The order Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman freezes for now the strict abortion law known as Senate Bill 8.
3 years ago
‘Just John’s little guy’: FBI wiretaps reveal power play between union leader, council member
FBI wiretaps captured conversations between Local 98 union leader Johnny Doc and City Councilmember Bobby Henon about political favors and dirty payback.
3 years ago
Philadelphia officer under investigation after video of confrontation surfaces
"We understand the video circulating has caused anger and disappointment," Philadelphia police said in a statement.
3 years ago
Mt. Laurel man faces more charges for terrorizing Black neighbors
As Edward Mathews faces new charges for another separate bias incident. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office said no favoritism was shown to him by Mt. Laurel Police.
3 years ago
Mayor Kenney, DA Krasner, and Commissioner Outlaw condemn reckless driving in Center City
The statement added that police are still investigating the incidents to identify individuals involved and see if criminal charges can be made.
3 years ago
Jefferson Hospital shooting suspect charged with murder, other crimes
Police say Stacey Hayes walked into Jefferson Hospital wearing blue scrubs and shot coworker Anrae James.
3 years ago
Philly’s ‘scrappy’ politics key to defense in Johnny Doc, Henon corruption trial
Federal prosecutors allege Bobby Henon and Johnny Dougherty broke the law. Their lawyers say they were just fighting the good fight.
3 years ago
Mariner East Pipeline builder Energy Transfer faces criminal charges for pollution
A 69-page grand jury report details sinkholes, drilling mud spills, and drinking water contamination at 22 sites in 11 counties across Pa.
3 years ago
Watch live: Whistleblower tells Congress Facebook products harm kids and democracy
A former Facebook employee compared the social network to big tobacco at a Senate hearing, saying the company has hidden what it knows about the harms of its products.
3 years ago
Philadelphia police investigating after unruly crowd gathers outside City Hall
"Incidents that pose threats to safety and endanger the public will not be tolerated," said Mayor Jim Kenney.
3 years ago
AstraZeneca agrees to pay for race, gender-based pay discrimination
More than 300 Hispanic and female employees at AstraZeneca were underpaid compared to their white or male counterparts, according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor.
3 years ago
The provisions in Texas’ restrictive abortion law are not popular, an NPR poll finds
A clear majority of Americans opposes key provisions of the controversial new Texas abortion law, including most Republicans, the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds.
3 years ago
The Supreme Court’s conservatives cook up a stew of abortion, guns, religion and more
Monday marks the first time nearly all of them will gather together in the courtroom since the lockdown a year and a half ago.
3 years ago
Jefferson Hospital employee kills coworker, shoots 2 officers before arrest: Police
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said they believe the victim was targeted.
3 years ago