Courts & Law
Obamacare must ‘fall,’ Trump administration tells Supreme Court
Later this year the high court will hear a case that seeks to invalidate the entire Affordable Care Act. In a court filing Thursday, the Trump administration supported it.
4 years ago
Kenney, Outlaw admit they were wrong about 676 protest tear-gassing, officers involved to be fired
The deputy in charge that day took a voluntary demotion, and there’s now a moratorium on tear gas use by Philly police.
4 years ago
Pa. grand jury report on fracking: DEP failed to protect public health
Grand jury makes proposals on regulation, oversight of fracking industry
4 years ago
Impatience grows for cops’ arrests in Breonna Taylor’s death
Three months after officers busted into Taylor's apartment and shot her to death, only one officer who opened fire has lost his job. No one is facing criminal charges.
4 years ago
Supreme Court rules some asylum seekers cannot challenge removal
The high court's 7-2 ruling applies to people who fail their initial asylum screenings, making them eligible for quick deportation, or expedited removal.
4 years ago
Will Philly’s new police reforms work? Experts say the evidence is ‘mixed’
Philadelphia City Council is expected to pass items in a fast-tracked police reform package. Advocates and experts have reservations about if they’ll work.
4 years ago
Listen 3:38Krasner tells Columbus supporters to leave baseball bats and hatred at home
The Philadelphia District Attorney has charged a man for assaulting a photographer Tuesday night at Marconi Plaza.
4 years ago
3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery
A Glynn County grand jury has indicted Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. on charges including malice and felony murder.
4 years ago
Disbanding local police is common in Pa. But it’s caused larger problems for State Police
Municipalities that dismantle local departments rely on state police for coverage, which contributes to problems related to protests in rural areas.
4 years ago
Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution
The dismissal was ordered even though Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to prosecutors in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
4 years ago
Accused Old City arsonists ordered to pay $135,000+ in wage theft case
Imad and Bahaa Dawara, charged with setting fire to their hookah lounge in Old City, also were accused by employees of making them work for tips alone.
4 years ago
Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting fired
The no-knock search warrant that allows police to enter without first announcing their presence was recently banned by Louisville’s Metro Council.
4 years ago
‘They’re peaceful’: Pa. State Police release dashcam video from I-676 protest tear-gassing
The footage contradicts officials’ claim that troopers were in danger, and includes audio of police saying the demonstrators were “peaceful.”
4 years ago
Kids-for-cash judge released from prison over virus concerns
Michael Conahan was sent home from the Federal Correctional Institution in Miami on a 30-day furlough that could lead to home confinement for the rest of his sentence.
4 years ago
Small businesses, insurers clash over COVID claims
Many insurance policies exclude viral outbreaks like COVID-19. But if governments ordered businesses to shut down, should insurance companies still have to pay?
Air Date: June 23, 2020
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