Courts & Law
4 takeaways from the first week of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial
Nearly three hours of testimony came from a video producer for a right-wing news site who filmed Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wis.
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South Jersey social media influencer, Philly-based companies sued for misleading customers
Dana Chanel co-owns and operates one company with her sister and the other with her father.
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Biden administration sues Texas over new voting restrictions
The Justice Department says new restrictions surrounding mail-in voting requirements and voter assistance violate federal civil rights protections.
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Corruption trial continues as Councilmember Bobby Henon’s lawyer drills into fundraising
Among the character witnesses called for Henon were former nurses union president Patricia Eakin and Michael Bresnan, president of the firefighters and paramedics union.
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One crisis responder says the city is “living up to its commitment.”
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Witnesses called by defense in bribery trial testify to Henon’s dedication to his community
Character witnesses for the City Council member included a state representative, a priest, and a community advocate.
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A lawsuit against Clearfield County could at least pause the establishment of one of the largest and private detention centers in the northeast.
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Judge tosses one corruption charge against John Dougherty
The U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Schmehl made the dismissal in a written order and did not explain his decision.
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Jury seated for homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
Opening statements are set to begin Tuesday morning.
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Dougherty and Henon’s lawyers push for judge to dismiss charges in federal corruption case
Councilmember Bobby Henon and electricians union boss John "Johnny Doc” Dougherty are asking a federal judge to throw out all the charges in their corruption trial.
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Judge denies indicted Delaware auditor’s bid to have taxpayers foot bill for $550-an-hour lawyer
Prosecutors called the gambit by Kathy McGuiness “absurd.” The judge ruled that she is only entitled to a public defender.
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Walter Wallace Jr.’s family awarded wrongful death settlement from City of Philadelphia
Lawyers announced Thursday afternoon that a settlement was reached, but kept the amount private.
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Johnny Dougherty allegedly bribed Philly councilmember with $19,000 in game tickets
Dougherty’s union, Local 98, spent thousands to send Councilmember Bobby Henon to big games. Prosecutors allege the gifted tickets were bribes.
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