Courts & Law
Philly police monitoring social media in effort to prevent retaliatory shootings
Anti-violence activists have mixed feelings about the effort, with some skeptical that police understand communities well enough to know what they’re seeing.
3 years ago
Listen 5:24Feds: Gun smugglers traveled on Amtrak to Philadelphia, N.J.
Federal authorities arrested one trafficker at 30th Street Station. He was traveling with a duffel bag containing 10 pistols he purchased in his home state of North Carolina.
3 years ago
Atlanta-area shootings leave 8 dead, many of Asian descent
Police arrested Robert Aaron Long and said the motive for the Tuesday night shootings wasn’t immediately known, though many of the victims were women of Asian descent.
3 years ago
FBI says Luzerne County woman filmed inside Capitol on Jan. 6
Annie C. Howell of Swoyersville was charged earlier this month with trespassing, disorderly or disruptive conduct, violent entry, and obstruction of Congress.
3 years ago
Delaware bill would cut jail time during health crisis
Supporters say the bill recognizes the extra hardship a public health crisis puts on people who are incarcerated.
3 years ago
Two Philly women charged in ‘horrific’ beating death of 2-year-old
Two Philadelphia women are facing murder charges for allegedly beating a two-year-old girl to death in the Tacony section of the city.
3 years ago
In first-of-its-kind deal, Pa.’s largest gun show promoter will stop sale of ‘ghost gun’ kits
Eagle Arms Productions, the largest firearms show promoter in Pennsylvania, will no longer sell ready-to-assemble gun kits that create untraceable weapons.
3 years ago
State College smoothie shop owner charged in assault of Capitol Police officer who died after riot
Federal officials allege Julian Khater sprayed a chemical repellent at Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick on Jan. 6. The officer died the next day.
3 years ago
Murphy names former RBG clerk Rachel Wainer Apter to N.J. Supreme Court
Rachel Wainer Apter, currently head of the state’s civil rights division, would be the 41st justice of New Jersey’s highest court if confirmed.
3 years ago
DOJ says at least 100 more people could be charged over Capitol attack
The investigation and prosecution of the Capitol Attack will likely be one of the largest in American history.
3 years ago
United Nations slams Philly police as city begins settling tear gas lawsuits
The mayor’s office hasn’t reviewed the UN report, despite the rare international censure.
3 years ago
Minneapolis to pay $27M to settle Floyd family lawsuit
At least three weeks have been set aside to complete a jury of 12 plus two alternates for Derek Chauvin's trial. Potential jurors' identities are being protected.
3 years ago
3 dead, including teens, 6 hurt in 3 separate shootings in Philadelphia
No arrests have been made and weapons have not been recovered in either shooting.
3 years ago
Suit: Race a factor in death of Black man killed by N.J. state trooper
The suit names the state of New Jersey, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, State Police Superintendent Col. Pat Callahan, and the trooper who shot Gordon as defendants.
3 years ago
House passes bills to strengthen gun laws, including expanding background checks
The House on Thursday passed two bills aimed at strengthening the nation's gun laws, including stricter background checks.
3 years ago