Courts & Law
Supreme Court urged to review ban on drug injection sites, with Philly case as focus
The test case centers on a nonprofit group's Safehouse project in Philadelphia, but officials in other states are watching closely as they debate similar programs.
3 years ago
Minnesota high court OKs ballot question on Minneapolis PD
The state’s highest court overturned a lower court ruling that rejected ballot language approved by the City Council.
3 years ago
New details emerge in shooting death of 8-year-old girl at Academy Park High School football game
Three Sharon Hill police officers opened fire on a vehicle outside the Academy Park High School football stadium, sources say.
3 years ago
Man dead after fight outside Pat’s King of Steaks in South Philadelphia
Police say an argument escalated quickly into a fight and may have involved a group of at least 10 soccer fans.
3 years ago
Possessing child porn gets ex-Wilmington firefighters union president 5 years behind bars
Federal authorities say Joseph J. Leonetti Jr. erased some images of pedophilia from his cellphone when he saw agents arrive to raid his home.
3 years ago
The Justice Department moves to block the Purdue Pharma Sackler bankruptcy deal
A division of the Justice Department that serves as a watchdog over the federal bankruptcy system filed an appeal late Wednesday.
3 years ago
DA urges criminal defendants to come to CJC to get a new date
The Philadelphia District Attorney is urging criminal defendants to avoid arrest by voluntarily coming to the Criminal Justice Center next week to get a court date.
3 years ago
Massachusetts man convicted of sending threatening emails to Police Commissioner Outlaw
Peter Fratus, 39, of West Dennis, Massachusetts, was charged with transmitting threatening communications in interstate commerce.
3 years ago
Over the past month, the number of shooting victims citywide has dropped 11%, officials said. Operation PinPoint zones saw a more dramatic decrease.
3 years ago
Delaware Supreme Court hears arguments over FOIA requests for Biden’s papers
Biden gifted the papers to UDel in 2011 when he was vice president. The total collection includes more than 1,850 boxes of documents and 415 gigabytes of electronic records.
3 years ago
Police release age-progression image of Dulce Maria Alavez, girl last seen at Bridgeton park
Dulce was last seen Sept.16, 2019 at the Bridgeton City Park. A reward for details leading to her whereabouts stands at $75,000.
3 years ago
The Justice Department wants a federal judge to block Texas’ new abortion ban
This step, a major move by the Biden administration against the highly controversial law, follows a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department last week.
3 years ago
Philly police get raises in new city contract — with a few disciplinary reforms
The FOP Lodge 5 and Kenney administration touted the agreement as a fair deal for both sides.
3 years ago
FBI data: Pa. hate crimes hit 14-year high in 2020
The uptick echoes national numbers, which are the highest in more than a decade.
3 years ago
Philadelphia settles with mother police dragged from car and assaulted in front of toddler
Last year, Rickia Young was driving past protests against police violence, when police assaulted and detained her. The city settled for $2 million.
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