
Courts & Law
Gray area of mail-in voting law up to Pennsylvania court
The state Supreme Court could decide as early as Monday whether to take over a lawsuit that would order counties to count mail-in ballots without secrecy envelopes.
5 years ago
Federal judge stays Trump campaign lawsuit over Pa. voting rules
U.S District Court Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan's order says the federal case won’t move forward pending the conclusion or delay of similar lawsuits in Pennsylvania state courts.
5 years ago
Pa. offering ‘safe return’ to some parolees who have violated supervision rules
Nearly 2,000 state parolees have “absconded” from their supervision. The state is giving them a chance to get back into compliance without going back to prison.
5 years ago
Appeals court won’t step in for now on Trump tax records
The case has already been to the Supreme Court and back, and Trump has said he expects it to end up there again.
5 years ago
‘Covert’ investigations generate charges for Shore businesses violating COVID-19 directives
A multi-jurisdictional investigation into compliance with COVID-19 directives in Wildwood has led to charges against two businesses, authorities said.
5 years ago
Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot
“Full House” actor Lori Loughlin must serve two months in prison and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, must serve five months.
5 years ago
Giannulli sentenced to 5 months in college bribery scheme
The couple funneled money through a sham charity operated by college admissions consultant Rick Singer to get their two daughters into USC as crew recruits.
5 years ago
Del. GOP lawsuit says state’s new vote-by-mail law ‘unconstitutional’
Inspired by the coronavirus crisis and health concerns, the new law allows any registered voter to request a mail-in ballot for any reason.
5 years ago
Ex-White House adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scam
Federal prosecutors alleged that Bannon and three others “orchestrated a scheme to defraud hundreds of thousands of donors” in connection with an online crowdfunding campaign.
5 years ago
AG backs Delaware officers who killed Black man
The report cleared Milford police officers Nigel Golding and Brandon Karpin of criminal wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of Brandon Roberts, 27.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Trump campaign, GOP sues to block vote-by-mail; Murphy says ‘bring it on’
The state GOP hooks up with national counterparts and the Trump campaign to undo Murphy’s executive order calling for an all-mail November election.
5 years ago
Man, woman charged with attacking teen Sesame Place worker in face mask dispute
The teen Sesame Place worker suffered a broken jaw and teeth injuries. Two Bronx residents are accused of attacking him.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania, Washington lead lawsuits over postal changes
USPS chief DeJoy said he would suspend the closure of mail processing facilities. AGs Shapiro and Ferguson said they would keep the suit to make sure his promises are kept.
5 years ago
ACLU calls for Delaware probation reform
Delaware Dept. of Correction disputes the ACLU report that the state’s probation system promotes “a culture of punishment” that leads too many people back to prison.
5 years ago
Encampment residents file restraining order against Mayor Kenney over eviction
The city backed off its second eviction notice, as councilmembers work toward a peaceful resolution.
5 years ago