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Courts & Law

Protester holding a picture of Fanta Bility
Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania
Policing

Attorneys representing ex-Sharon Hill police officers want manslaughter charges dismissed in Fanta Bility case

The defense is challenging whether the Delaware District Attorney’s Office produced enough evidence at the preliminary hearing to allow the case to go forward.

4 years ago

In this image from a Washington Metropolitan Police Department officer's body-worn video camera, and contained in the statement of facts supporting an arrest warrant for Mark Ponder, Ponder strikes an officer with a pole on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (Department of Justice via AP)
Criminal Justice
Government
National

Man’s 63-month prison term matches longest for Capitol riot

Ponder, a 56-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., asked the judge for mercy before she sentenced him to five years and three months in prison.

4 years ago

Alan William Byerly is seen attacking an Associated Press photographer during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
Crime
Pennsylvania

Pa. man admits to Jan. 6 attacks on police, AP photographer

In a deal with prosecutors, Alan Byerly, 55, admitted to wielding a stun gun while confronting officers who were trying to protect the Capitol from the angry mob.

4 years ago

Audra McCowan wants others to know she’s here to help them if they need it too. (Courtesy of McCowan)
Policing
Social Justice

Former Philly Cop Audra McCowan talks about her healing process and the aftermath of lawsuit against the city

One of the two women to win a sexual harassment judgment against former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross talks about her healing process.

4 years ago

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File photo: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and Assistant District Attorney Jezreel Moore hold a news conference on the arrest of a woman who allegedly sold guns to minors. (6abc)
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
6abc

Woman bought handguns and sold them to minors, Philadelphia DA says

The D.A.'s office said one of the guns was used in a shooting.

4 years ago

A white van that says
Animals
Pennsylvania
Policing

Pet boa constrictor strangles owner; police investigate

Authorities in Pennsylvania say a man has died after his pet boa constrictor wrapped itself around his neck.

4 years ago

Packaged chicken is on display at a grocery store.
Business
Economy
Employment
Law

Feds sue poultry producers, alleging unfair worker practices

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against some of the largest poultry producers in the United States.

4 years ago

Steve Bannon exits a car.
Elections
Law
National
Politics

Steve Bannon convicted of contempt for defying 1/6 subpoena

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee.

4 years ago

File photo: Brent Burdge of Wilmington, Delaware displays his sign in protest to the passing of legislation outside of Gov. John Carney's office. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Delaware
Government
Gun Violence
Law

Gun rights advocates challenge Delaware’s new ban on assault-style weapons in federal court

The lawsuit argues that AR-15 rifles and similar weapons have long been in “common use” and that gives them protection under the U.S. and Delaware constitutions.

4 years ago

File photo: The Supreme Court is seen at sundown in Washington, on Nov. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Government
Immigration
Law

Supreme Court won’t let Biden implement immigration policy

The court’s order Thursday leaves the policy frozen nationwide for now.

4 years ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Philadelphia
Policing

Philadelphia Police Department at risk of losing state accreditation

The Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission is set to meet on Tuesday.

4 years ago

A photo of three people is displayed. People stand at attention behind it.
Criminal Justice
Law
New Jersey

Woman in $400K GoFundMe scam gets 1 year in federal case

Katelyn McClure and her then-boyfriend Mark D’Amico fabricated a story that homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt, Jr., rescued her from the side of a Philadelphia highway in 2017.

4 years ago

File photo: George Floyd mural painted on South Street in Philadelphia. (Elisabeth Perez-Luna/WHYY)
Black Lives Matter
Criminal Justice
Policing

Ex-cop Lane gets 2 1/2 years on Floyd killing federal charge

The sentence was well below what prosecutors and Floyd’s family sought, and sparked anger from Floyd's family members.

4 years ago

New Jersey AG Matthew J. Platkin speaking at a press conference on July 20, 2022 about abortion access. (NJAG)
Health Care
Public Health

New Jersey partners with federal government to enforce abortion protections

The acting attorney general will also issue guidelines to prosecutors on charges to bring against people who try to prevent access to abortion in the state.

4 years ago

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A close-up of a transgender rights flag.
LGBTQ
New Jersey
Social Justice

N.J. advocacy groups say U.S. courts are ‘turning this country back’ on transgender rights

The founder of the Trans Affirming Alliance called the federal court ruling that prevents the DOE from enforcing rules protecting trans youth “an attack on our children.”

4 years ago

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