Courts & Law

Allen said in the lawsuit that board members violated the Sunshine Act by voting on her contract in a four-hour executive session on July 10 and “stifling public comment."

In spite of mass releases by counties to allow social distancing, some people are still in solitary-like conditions.

Bucks County filed suit against a PA Post reporter in response to his April 7 request for a copy of the policy, made as part of a larger project on county jails across Pa.

A pilot program of online grand juries drew criticism as unfair to defendants. Lawyers also cited technical problems, with jurors dropping off.

A PPD spokesperson says the situation is under internal review — and the records will be destroyed.

They say the officers violated Floyd's rights when they restrained him and that the city allowed a culture of excessive force, racism and impunity to flourish in its police.

Grewal had sought to require law enforcement agencies to publicly identify officers who were fired, demoted or suspended for more than five days due to disciplinary action.

While Mayor Jim Kenney has said he supports ending unconstitutional stop-and-frisks, a new coalition in Philadelphia is urging him to end the policing tactic.

SEPTA police sergeant Matthew Sinkiewicz struck protesters demonstrating against police violence, an internal investigation found.

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with lawyer Joe Oxman about what “no trials” during COVID means and what it would take to bring them back.

The report found that women of color, including female judges, were “experiencing specific harm” working within the district’s organizational culture and structure.

More than 50 litigants in three separate civil rights lawsuits are suing the city over the use of chemical weapons and other force by the Philadelphia Police Department.

A group of protesters are demanding Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner drop all criminal charges related to George Floyd protests in the city.

Trump commuted Stone's 40-month prison sentence on Friday evening, just days before he was to report to prison.

The op-ed in The Washington Post marked Mueller's first public statement on his investigation since his congressional appearance last July.