Courts & Law
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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.
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