Courts & Law
Keith Gibson is accused of killing four people and injuring several others while on probation for a manslaughter conviction in Delaware.
3 years ago
Prisoners end hunger strike at SCI Phoenix
“They're in a cell the size of your bathroom and there's no rules, no regulations in place for this [Intensive Management Unit] program,” said Patricia Vickers.
3 years ago
Housing activists sue PHA to keep families living in abandoned Philly properties
Philadelphia has thousands of empty houses scattered across the city while more than 47,000 residents remain on the waitlist for federally subsidized housing.
3 years ago
Here are 5 takeaways from the Supreme Court term
The court's term ranged from compromise to confrontation, with the conservative supermajority holding back until almost the end of the term.
3 years ago
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