Courts & Law
Philly DA awards anti-violence grants, says more money available for community groups
These groups may be small, but Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said they are instrumental in the fight against violence.
3 years ago
Lawmakers renew call for stronger addiction treatment oversight as two Pa. providers charged
Two Philadelphia addiction treatment providers face criminal charges for allegedly bribing recovery homes for referrals and forcing patients into substandard care.
3 years ago
What’s next for voting rights after the Supreme Court’s decision
The U.S. Supreme Court decided a major case on voting rights that essentially gutted what's left of the Voting Rights Act.
3 years ago
‘The Second: Race and Guns in a Fatally Unequal America’
Emory University historian Carol Anderson discusses the racist roots of the Second Amendment and the impact on African Americans from slavery to the present.
Air Date: July 2, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:01A list of bizarre career moves by attorney Bruce Castor, whose deal helped free Cosby
The former Montco prosecutor fought with colleagues, represented insurrectionists, and repeatedly accused opponents of corruption.
3 years ago
Lessons from Cosby case should serve as a cautionary tale for all of us
The court is right, but Cosby’s accusers are understandably angry.
3 years ago
The Justice Department is pausing federal executions after they resumed under Trump
The department will review its policies and procedures on capital punishment, following a wave of federal executions carried out under the Trump administration.
3 years ago
Why Krasner is asking Pa.’s high court to change how jurors hear use-of-force law
The unusual request is the beginning of a potentially long legal process that has delayed the trial of the first on-duty Philly officer charged with murder in nearly 20 years.
3 years ago
'I knew things could fall apart': A Penn professor weighs in on court’s reversal of Cosby conviction
Court's reversal on Cosby conviction doesn’t sit well with Penn professor.
Air Date: July 1, 2021
Listen 9:20Philly courts just extended eviction protections again. Here’s what that means
Housing advocates call the move a win for tenants. We’ve summarized what you need to know whether you are a renter or a landlord.
3 years ago
Trump’s family business, CFO are criminally charged for alleged tax crimes
Trump's business and Allen Weisselberg have been criminally charged by the Manhattan district attorney's office in a case involving alleged tax-related crimes.
3 years ago
The Supreme Court deals a new blow to voting rights, upholding Arizona restrictions
The justices, in a 6-3 opinion, narrowed the only major section of the landmark Voting Rights Act that remains in effect.
3 years ago
Reactions to Bill Cosby’s Release
After his 2018 sexual assault conviction, Bill Cosby was suddenly free to leave prison Wednesday afternoon.
Air Date: July 1, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Explainer: Why Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction was overturned
Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction was thrown out Wednesday by Pennsylvania's highest court. Here's a look at the case against Cosby and the court's decision.
3 years ago
Murphy appoints first openly gay attorney general in New Jersey history
Andrew Bruck will take over after Gurbir Grewal departs for the federal government in July. Bruck will be the state’s first openly gay attorney general.
3 years ago