Courts & Law

If the Supreme Court decides to overturn or gut the decision that legalized abortion, some fear that it could undermine other precedent-setting cases.

The Pa. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the question, which arose during the criminal prosecution of ex-PPD officer Ryan Pownall for fatally shooting David Jones.

The audit revealed several discrepancies that required further investigation, a PPD spokesperson said.

After two mistrials, legal analysts say the federal government must decide whether it will pursue a new trial against the former police chief of Bordentown Township.

As part of the agreement with Pa. environmental regulators, Sunoco will be allowed to restart construction near Marsh Creek Lake State Park in Chester County.

Certain types of violent crime are down in Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner points out, despite an increase in gun violence.

According to court documents, Julius Delick, 81, was killed in the blaze. He was found in a second-floor bedroom.

The South Jersey police departments will participate in a Stockton University project to field test a concept known as “procedural justice” in the U.S. for the first time.

The federal trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, former companion of late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, began in earnest this week.

James and Jennifer Crumbley entered not guilty pleas to each of the four involuntary manslaughter counts against them during a hearing Saturday held on Zoom.

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced murder and other charges against the gunman.

Beyond blanket anti-discrimination policies, these federally funded institutions volunteer little about how they screen for extremist or hateful behavior.

The lawsuit, which could set nationwide precedent, has been going on for almost four years.

At least 23 states have laws on the books that would likely ban abortions if the Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade, including Ohio and West Virginia.