Courts & Law
ACLU, civil rights attorneys accuse Montco court of overcharging defendants
According to the ACLU, from 2008 to 2018, Montgomery County Court overcharged defendants by hundreds of dollars in nearly 13,000 cases.
3 years ago
Some old newspaper boxes in Montco now hold marijuana pardon applications
Montco NORML and TerraVida VOWD teamed to put refurbished newspaper bins filled with pardon applications across the county. Two are in place, with more coming.
3 years ago
Delaware man in plot to kidnap governor seeks release
Federal prosecutors say in court filings that Barry Croft Jr. is a “violent extremist” and that releasing him would be "unreasonable."
3 years ago
Supreme Court’s new supermajority: What it means for Roe v. Wade
Will a woman's constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy soon be a thing of the past?
3 years ago
These men modeled responsible manhood for me in prison. It’s time to bring them home.
I worked hard to destroy the mindset and behavior that led me to prison. Two of the reasons for my change in lifestyle were Dennis and Lee Horton.
3 years ago
Nashville bombing spotlights vulnerable voice, data networks
The blast seriously damaged a key AT&T network facility, an important hub that provides local wireless, internet and video service and connects to regional networks.
3 years ago
Murphy, Dems still hammering out issues for decriminalizing weed
A target Jan. 1 deadline will go unmet as N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy, and lawmakers sort out penalties for minors busted for marijuana.
3 years ago
Officers connected to Breonna Taylor’s death could face dismissal
Louisville police took steps that could result in the firing of officers connected to Breonna Taylor's death, the one who sought the search warrant and one who opened fire.
3 years ago
Justice Department declines to prosecute Cleveland officers who killed Tamir Rice
The department announced that it found insufficient evidence to "support federal criminal charges" against Timothy Loehmann and Frank Garmback.
3 years ago
Only two other U.S. states elect judges the way Harrisburg Republicans are suggesting. The referendum could end up on the ballot in the May primary.
3 years ago
‘Clean pajamas are not enough’: Critiques of New Jersey jails mount amid pandemic
Incarcerated individuals and their loved ones continue to report woefully inadequate conditions in New Jersey jails.
3 years ago
Trump’s impact on courts likely to last long beyond his term
On this, even President Donald Trump's most fevered critics agree: He has left a deep imprint on the federal courts that will outlast his term in office for decades to come.
3 years ago
Authorities search for Nashville bomber, as governor asks for emergency declaration
A day after the Christmas bombing in Nashville, police are asking for help with the investigation. Large swaths of the state's communications networks are out of service.
3 years ago
Advocates say incarcerated, homeless should rank high on COVID-19 vaccine priority list
While Pennsylvania facilities saw clusters of positive cases in the spring, the fall surge dramatically affected correctional facilities across the state.
3 years ago
Restaurants lose court bid against Pa. indoor dining ban
The decision Wednesday came as Wolf asks state lawmakers to approve $145 million for hard-hit businesses, restaurants and bars in particular.
3 years ago