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Courts & Law

Jersey barriers placed by the city of Minneapolis surround memorials as community members gather in George Floyd Square to demand justice for Winston Boogie Smith Jr., on Monday, June 7, 2021. Smith was fatally shot by members of a U.S. Marshals task force. (AP Photo/Christian Monterrosa)
Black Lives Matter
Policing
Social Justice

No charges for task force members in Winston Smith death

Crow Wing County Attorney Don Ryan said in letters dated last Wednesday that the task force members were justified in using deadly force when they shot Smith.

4 years ago

Delaware State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness
Delaware
Government
Government Accountability
Politics
6abc

Delaware State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness accused of nepotism, fraud, witness intimidation

A Delaware official has been indicted by a grand jury for offenses that the state AG said represented a "clear and disturbing pattern of behavior."

4 years ago

Workers box up the statue of Christopher Columbus in Marconi Plaza. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia

Higher court orders Columbus statue on Marconi Plaza to stay covered for now

The court issued the decision late Saturday, which vacated an emergency order a lower court signed earlier in the day, allowing supporters to remove the plywood box.

4 years ago

A woman enters Alamo Women's Reproductive Services, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in San Antonio
Medicine
National
Public Health

Texas clinics cancel abortions after court reinstates ban

Texas abortion clinics are canceling appointments they had booked during a 48-hour reprieve from the nation’s most restrictive abortion law.

4 years ago

Fanta Bility stands for a photo outside
Black Lives Matter
Gun Violence
Policing
Social Justice

Family of the 8-year-old shot fatally by Sharon Hill police call for the officers’ firing

The family of Fanta Bility, the 8-year-old girl killed by Sharon Hill police in late August, is urging the Delaware County borough to fire the officers responsible for her dea

4 years ago

Jacob Blake Sr., father of Jacob Blake, holds a candle at a rally Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Kenosha, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Black Lives Matter
Policing
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Feds won’t seek charges against cop in Jacob Blake shooting

Federal prosecutors announced Friday that they won’t file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last year.

4 years ago

Workers box up the statue of Christopher Columbus
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Sculpture
6abc

Court orders box removed from Columbus statue in South Philadelphia; city appealing decision

"We cannot, and have no intention to, remove the box at this time," a spokesperson for the mayor said.

4 years ago

John
PlanPhilly
Government Accountability
Politics

‘Do it because it helps me’: FBI drills into alleged Dougherty-Henon corruption

Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys tussled over who was in charge when councilman Henon allegedly took orders from union leader Dougherty.

5 years ago

A sign is held up as marchers walk from the art museum to Philadelphia City Hall as part of an abortion rights rally held in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Hundreds gather in Philadelphia as part of
Gender
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National

Judge orders Texas to suspend new law banning most abortions

The order Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman freezes for now the strict abortion law known as Senate Bill 8.

5 years ago

Johnny
PlanPhilly
Government Accountability
Politics

‘Just John’s little guy’: FBI wiretaps reveal power play between union leader, council member

FBI wiretaps captured conversations between Local 98 union leader Johnny Doc and City Councilmember Bobby Henon about political favors and dirty payback.

5 years ago

A police officer drives in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Policing
6abc

Philadelphia officer under investigation after video of confrontation surfaces

"We understand the video circulating has caused anger and disappointment," Philadelphia police said in a statement.

5 years ago

A Mount Laurel police officer sits in his car on Gramercy Way, opposite the home of Edward Cagney Mathews
New Jersey
Policing

Mt. Laurel man faces more charges for terrorizing Black neighbors

As Edward Mathews faces new charges for another separate bias incident. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office said no favoritism was shown to him by Mt. Laurel Police.

5 years ago

Police are investigating after an unruly crowd gathered outside City Hall in Philadelphia Saturday night. (6abc)
Philadelphia
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Public Spaces
Streets & Roads

Mayor Kenney, DA Krasner, and Commissioner Outlaw condemn reckless driving in Center City

The statement added that police are still investigating the incidents to identify individuals involved and see if criminal charges can be made.

5 years ago

A nursing assistant who allegedly shot and killed a coworker inside Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia has been charged with murder, attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other related charges. (6abc)
Crime
Gun Violence
Health Care
Public Safety
6abc

Jefferson Hospital shooting suspect charged with murder, other crimes

Police say Stacey Hayes walked into Jefferson Hospital wearing blue scrubs and shot coworker Anrae James.

5 years ago

Johnny
PlanPhilly
Crime
Government
Philadelphia

Philly’s ‘scrappy’ politics key to defense in Johnny Doc, Henon corruption trial

Federal prosecutors allege Bobby Henon and Johnny Dougherty broke the law. Their lawyers say they were just fighting the good fight.

5 years ago

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