
Courts & Law
Pennsylvania pension system officials disclose federal probe
Pennsylvania’s largest public pension system, Public School Employees’ Retirement System, is dealing with a federal investigation.
4 years ago
Expert: Lack of oxygen killed Floyd, not drugs or bad heart
A medical expert says George Floyd died from a lack of oxygen, which damaged his brain and caused his heart to stop.
4 years ago
A voter guide to Pennsylvania’s 2021 judicial elections
Voters will elect a slew of judges to Pa’s three statewide appellate courts — judges who will shape important policy in the state for at least a decade.
4 years ago
Ex-Bucks County D.A.R.E. police officer accused of sexually assaulting boys
James Carey, a former Warminster Township police officer who worked with children as part of the D.A.R.E. program, is facing 122 counts stemming from sexual assault allegation
4 years ago
New Jersey launches searchable site of police use-of-force reports
Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said in a statement that the new site is part of an ongoing effort to increase police accountability and openness.
4 years ago
Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd’s neck
Derek Chauvin, 45, is charged with murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death.
4 years ago
How to report a hate incident in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
Community leaders are calling attention to a spike in hate incidents, which is likely an undercount. Here’s what you need to know to report one.
4 years ago
Pa. vote signals support for child sex abuse window in bill form
Many victims lost the right to sue when they turned 18 or were young adults, depending on Pennsylvania state law at the time.
4 years ago
Police official: Chauvin trained to avoid neck pressure
Jurors at the murder trial of ex-Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin have been told that he received extensive training in how to defuse tense situations.
4 years ago
After Atlanta murders, greater scrutiny of police killing of Asian American man in Poconos
As recent attacks against Asian Americans have pushed incidents of racism and violence into the spotlight, the case of Christian Hall is getting more attention.
4 years ago
Philly woman accused of road rage by city prosecutor sues over ‘unjustified’ police arrest
Khasandra Franklin’s lawsuit also names a deputy Philly police commissioner and detectives and officers who played a role in her “unjustified and unlawful arrest."
4 years ago
Despite national outcry, Philly police slow to implement mental health crisis reforms
It’s been six months since officers fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr. while responding to a 911 call.
4 years ago
Police chief: Kneeling on Floyd’s neck violated policy
Derek Chauvin, 45, is charged with murder and manslaughter in the May 25 death of George Floyd.
4 years ago
Amid outcry, states push mental health training for police
Lawmakers in several states are proposing legislation that would require more training for police in how to interact with someone in a mental crisis.
4 years ago
Chauvin’s trial leaves many Black viewers emotionally taxed
For many, it has brought back memories of the disturbing video of Floyd's last moments as he gasped for breath with Chauvin's knee on his neck.
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