Courts & Law
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
Chauvin trial: Judge reinstates 3rd-degree murder charge over George Floyd’s killing
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will face an additional charge of third-degree murder, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill ruled on Thursday.
3 years ago
SEPTA police union says a catch and release policy endangers officer safety
SEPTA’s police union is calling on agency officials to reverse a policy that delays the arrest of alleged criminal offenders on the SEPTA system.
3 years ago
DNA technology leads to breakthrough in decades-old Bucks County ‘Jane Doe’ case
The identity of a young pregnant woman whose remains were found in a well in 1988 baffled Bucks County for decades. Now she has a name: Lisa Todd.
3 years ago
Jury selection begins in trial of ex-officer in Floyd’s death
The process of picking a jury has started, even though prosecutors have asked to halt proceedings until their effort to add a third-degree murder charge is resolved.
3 years ago
Derek Chauvin trial: Judge postpones jury selection as murder-charge question looms
A pool of potential jurors were in the court building, waiting to start the selection process. But they're being sent home for the day.
3 years ago