Courts & Law
Philly landlords sue city over coronavirus-related renter protections
“You’re basically taking away money from the landlord,” argued Paul Cohen, an attorney for The Homeowners Association of Philadelphia.
4 years ago
Black leaders call on Philadelphia police to end stop and frisk — again
As police continue to stop and frisk Black Americans at higher rates than whites in the city, Black groups renewed demands that Mayor Kenney end the law enforcement tactic.
4 years ago
Changing Delaware’s use-of-force law
Del. police have shot 56 people since 2005, but no officer has ever been charged with a crime — even when prosecutors wanted to. Now, change could be coming.
Air Date: July 6, 2020
Listen 15:47Supreme Court rules states can require presidential electors to back popular vote winner
So-called faithless electors have not been critical to the outcome of a presidential election, but that could change in a race decided by just a few electoral votes.
4 years ago
Cosby invokes systemic racism as he fights #MeToo conviction
Cosby's appeal is playing out as protests erupt over racial inequality. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in the case next year.
4 years ago
One officer shown in Elijah McClain photos resigns
In a tweet, the department said that Jaron Jones was one of those depicted in the photos, which were taken sometime after McClain's death last summer.
4 years ago
N.J. State Police say all troopers will have body cameras by October
Originally, New Jersey said all troopers would have been outfitted with body cameras by 2019.
4 years ago
Gas driller charged with environmental crimes
Pa.'s Attorney General has filed criminal charges against Cabot Oil and Gas — over 10 years after problems surfaced in Dimock, which became ground-zero in the fracking debate.
Air Date: July 2, 2020
Listen 17:56Trump and McConnell, via swath of judges, will affect U.S. law for decades
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has been advancing the White House’s judicial candidates with single-minded focus. Two hundred have been confirmed.
4 years ago
Supreme Court keeps hold on secret Russia investigation material
The high court’s action will keep the documents out of congressional hands at least until the case is resolved, which is not likely to happen before 2021.
4 years ago
Philly’s counterterrorism unit interrogated protester who picketed Mayor Kenney’s right-hand man
Jose de Marco sent the funerary wreath to Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy after a man died of coronavirus in a city homeless shelter.
4 years ago
Gratitude mixes with regret for Philly man awarded $6M for wrongful murder conviction
Terrance Lewis’ legal victory comes just over one year after a Philly judge overturned his conviction. He was freed from prison after 21 years.
4 years ago
GOP can’t force Gov. Tom Wolf to end coronavirus disaster declaration, Pa. Supreme Court rules
The state Supreme Court handed the Democratic governor a victory that could come into play this fall should the state see a surge that necessitates another shutdown.
4 years ago
Wilmington mayor pledges funding for police body cams
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki said he will amend the city’s budget to provide nearly $1 million to start the city’s police body camera program.
4 years ago
Man sues for wrongful conviction after childhood in prison
A Pennsylvania man is suing a handful of retired state police investigators and officials alleging malicious prosecution after he spent most of his childhood in prison.
4 years ago