Courts & Law
The new districts have the potential to change the balance of power in both Harrisburg and Washington, so it’s not surprising that legal action played a major role.
4 years ago
A lawsuit over Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ naked baby album cover is dismissed (again)
Spencer Elden says Nirvana and its record label have profited from child pornography by selling the album that famously features him on the cover.
4 years ago
Judge grants Trump bid for special master in document search
The move has also temporarily halted the Justice Department’s use of the records for investigative purposes.
4 years ago
Trump search inventory reveals new details from FBI seizure
The inventory reveals in general terms the contents of 33 boxes taken from Mar-a-Lago during the Aug. 8 search.
4 years ago
Ex-NYPD officer sentenced to record 10 years for Jan. 6 riot
Thomas Webster’s prison sentence is the longest so far among roughly 250 people who have been punished for their conduct during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
4 years ago
Mastriano sues Jan. 6 committee over deposition authority
The lawsuit filed contends that the committee lacks House Republican appointees, and doesn't comply with House rules for conducting a compelled deposition of witnesses.
4 years ago
Bodycam video released in Busey sex offense investigation
The documentation released Wednesday by Cherry Hill police was heavily redacted and revealed no major new details regarding the allegations.
4 years ago
Delaware’s convicted auditor could actually be removed from office and still get re-elected
Gov. Carney says he’ll execute his duty to oust McGuiness once she’s sentenced for her crimes. Yet voters will make the final decision on her political future.
4 years ago
For 10 years, Caitlin Nagel has fought for Philadelphians at Community Legal Services. When it comes to justice, she says we need more than “Band-Aid solutions.”
4 years ago
Judge upholds 2 of Delaware auditor’s 3 convictions
In issuing his decision Tuesday, the judge rejected Kathy McGuiness’ request for a new trial.
4 years ago
Mia Green’s killer convicted of third-degree murder
The 2020 shooting in Philadelphia is part of an alarming rise in violence against transgender women.
4 years ago
Philly network of nonprofits aims to prevent and prosecute elder abuse
According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 10 elderly people has been victims of financial or material exploitation, at a cost of $36.5 billion annually.
4 years ago
A Rochester couple denied allegations of racism. Then came a confession
Mary Znidarsic-Nicosia and Nicholas Nicosia defended themselves against "false claims of racism." Then, she confessed she runs a "blatantly racist" Twitter account.
4 years ago
Pa. man who attacked police on Jan. 6 gets 46-month sentence
Richardson’s sentence is one of the longest yet among those who have been prosecuted for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6.
4 years ago
Man dead, 2 injured in Toms River shopping center shooting
Police found three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds near Anchorage Square Plaza.
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