
Courts & Law
A 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 years ago
Charges expected Thursday for Trump’s company, top executive
The charges against the Trump Organization and the company’s chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, appear to involve non-monetary benefits the company gave to top execs.
4 years ago
Bill Cosby freed from prison after sex assault conviction overturned by Pa. Supreme Court
Cosby has served more than two years of a three- to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philly. He had vowed to serve all 10 years rather than acknowledge any remorse.
4 years ago
Defense attorneys play an important role in re-imagining community safety. But less attention has been paid to the election of reform-minded judges.
4 years ago
West Philly state Rep. Amen Brown implicated in deed fraud, other lawsuits
Brown says he was the victim of a Craigslist scam. The rightful homeowner spent years fighting to get father’s property back.
4 years ago
U.S. Supreme Court rules PennEast pipeline project can use eminent domain to take N.J. state land
New Jersey had fought to keep the company from building the pipeline on state-controlled conservation land.
4 years ago
Data analysis by the office found Philadelphia’s Department of Prisons is losing correctional officers at a faster pace than it’s releasing prisoners.
4 years ago
J&J agrees to pay $230M to settle New York opioid claim
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $230 million to New York state to settle claims that the pharmaceutical giant helped fuel the opioid crisis.
4 years ago