Courts & Law
Fracking ban in Delaware River Basin survives Pa. GOP lawmakers’ challenge in federal court
The court said the municipalities lacked standing because the injuries claimed — lack of revenue from fracking operations — were “hypothetical.”
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‘Child torture’: Indictment describes horrific abuse of two sons by Delaware couple
Mary and Charles Vinson of Kent County face a total of 646 felony and misdemeanor charges, including attempted strangulation and kidnapping.
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What to know about Judge Raymond Dearie, the Mar-a-Lago search special master
The former chief judge of the federal court in the Eastern District of New York was one of the candidates suggested by Trump whom the Justice Department did not object to.
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Veteran NY judge named as arbiter in Trump Mar-a-Lago probe
Raymond Dearie, a former federal prosecutor who for years served as the chief judge of the federal court based in Brooklyn.
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Philadelphia area company accused of racism by ex-employee
Jerome Staley alleges AAMCO used him as a shining example of its diversity program while paying him $40,000 a year less than his white counterparts.
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Catholic nuns seek damages against pipeline company, citing religious freedom
The Adorers of the Blood of Christ say the Transco Atlantic Sunrise pipeline that runs through their land violates their commitment to care for the Earth.
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5 law enforcement officers injured in explosion during training exercise at SCI Phoenix prison
According to authorities, three members of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper and an FBI Philadelphia agent were injured.
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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.
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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.
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As of Sept. 11, the year-to-date statistics from "Operation Pinpoint," Philadelphia’s group violence intervention program, show only slight decreases.
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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.
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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
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Analysts say the dashboard showcasing internal affairs cases from law enforcement is a great first step, but suggest more transparency should follow.
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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.
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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.
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