Courts & Law
‘Don’t make any sudden moves’: Philly residents share experiences with police in hopes for change
Philadelphia police and residents get “vulnerable” in virtual conversation aimed at processing the months of racial justice protests.
3 years ago
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s census plan
Trump is trying to categorically exclude people living in the country illegally from the population count used to allot seats among the states in the House of Representatives.
3 years ago
Key question in Cosby appeal: Does defendant’s past matter?
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is set to hear Bill Cosby's appeal of his sexual assault conviction on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
3 years ago
Cops trained to spot drugged drivers could get a cut of tax revenue from N.J. weed sales
DREs use a nationally standardized method to spot the physical and physiological signs of drug impairment in a person, such as muscle tone, pupil size, and heart rate.
3 years ago
High court takes up census case, as other count issues loom
Experts say other issues loom large for the 2020 census as it heads into unchartered territory over deadlines, data quality and politics.
3 years ago
Supreme Court says New York can’t limit attendance in houses of worship due to COVID
The court ruled that Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive order violated the First Amendment's "free exercise" clause, and actively discriminated against religious institutions.
3 years ago
Trump pardons Flynn, taking direct aim at Russia probe
Flynn is the second Trump associate convicted in the Russia probe to be granted clemency by the president.
3 years ago
Investigation underway into Delco government computer disruption
The Bureau of Elections and the county's Emergency Services Department — which use separate computer networks — are not affected by the disruption.
3 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs body camera legislation into law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills and an executive order on Tuesday requiring law enforcement officers across the state to wear body cameras.
3 years ago
Opioid maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to conspiracy and kickback charges
During a virtual hearing before a federal judge in N.J., the company agreed to pay a criminal fine of $3.54 million and $2 billion in criminal forfeiture.
3 years ago
U.S. agrees for now to stop deporting women who alleged abuse
The DOJ and lawyers for several of the women agreed that immigration authorities would not carry out any deportations until mid-January.
3 years ago
In cities across US, voters support more police oversight
Voters in communities across the country approved measures on Election Day toughening civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies.
3 years ago
Police: Man shot and killed by officer after chase, attack in Upper Darby
The shooting took place shortly after 12:30 p.m. near two golf courses in the Delaware County township, authorities said.
3 years ago
A closer look at Delaware County’s new marijuana ordinance
While the law does not decriminalize marijuana, the changes make small marijuana infractions civil violations, rather than criminal misdemeanors.
3 years ago
Mayor Kenney, City Council advance on $14 million Taser buy for Philly police
The proposed five-year contract for thousands of electronic weapons comes less than a month after Walter Wallace Jr.’s shooting.
3 years ago