Courts & Law

In early May, the Diocese of Camden said it would no longer oppose a state grand jury investigation of clergy sexual abuse.

Authorities are looking for four detainees who escaped from the New Jersey facility. There were reports of a possible uprising and disorder at the facility Thursday night.

The ruling comes after a federal judge’s order said Trump's National Guard deployment was illegal.

The White House could appeal the injunction issued by the judge but the decision in a federal court is a setback for President Trump.

Wednesday's hearing is another attempt by Trump's legal team move a hush money case from NY state court to federal court, in an effort to get the criminal charges dismissed.

The Official Committee of Retired Employees filed a legal complaint against the city of Chester’s receiver urging a bankruptcy judge to compel the receiver to change course.

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been indicted on federal charges alleging she “forcibly impeded" immigration officers.

One of the bills passed the state House 122-80, with Democrats voting unanimously for it while a majority of Republicans were opposed.

The suit announced Monday argues that returning the triggers would violate federal law, pose a threat to residents and law enforcement and worsen gun violence.

Philly's district attorney joined more than a dozen prosecutors and other state and local government officials from around the U.S. in signing onto an amicus legal brief.

Sheriff Fred Harran said the agreement will improve public safety, but activists and community members disagree.

A Black worker who was let go from his job in Pennsylvania claimed he was fired after working there for a month because of a previous felony drug conviction.

The justices acted on an appeal filed by the Republican National Committee, the state GOP and the Republican-majority election board in Butler County.

Hundreds of new signs could be posted in public parks threatening $2,000 fines for dogs in animal-free zones, if a new bill in Philadelphia City Council becomes law.

A new N.J law establishes penalties for inciting a public brawl. It’s designed to stop young people from organizing pop-up parties on social media.