Courts & Law
Feds arrest labor leader John Dougherty on new extortion charges
The Philly union leader, known as Johnny Doc, is accused of threatening his nephew’s boss.
5 years ago
Antifa didn’t storm the Capitol. Just ask the rioters.
Many Capitol rioters mentioned antifa in relation to the attack, describing the movement as an enemy and refuting the baseless claim that Trump supporters weren't there.
5 years ago
FBI chief calls Jan. 6 ‘domestic terrorism,’ defends intel
FBI Director Chris Wray condemned the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorism” Tuesday as he defended the bureau’s handling of intelligence.
5 years ago
Del. pastor who delivered Biden’s inaugural prayer supports ‘clean slates’ for formerly incarcerated
Legislation to automatically expunge some criminal convictions in Delaware would make it easier to shed collateral punishments after being released from prison.
5 years ago
Immigrant activists want Philly teachers trained on dealing with ICE
An immigrant rights group says Philly teachers and staff don’t know what to do should immigration enforcement ask for information on students. They’re trying to change that.
5 years ago
Immigrant families released from Berks; future of Pa. detention center remains unclear
After families at the Berks Detention Center were released to sponsors, officials did not share details about what happens next to the county-owned facility.
5 years ago
Philly detectives use social media to catch four men suspected in series of shootings
The four men allegedly played a role in seven shootings in West and Southwest Philadelphia in 2018 and 2019, including three children.
5 years ago
Saylor outlines plans to step down as Pa. chief justice in April
Chief Justice Thomas Saylor said the position of chief justice will be filled by Justice Max Baer on April 1.
5 years ago
Supreme Court could put new limits on voting rights lawsuits
The SCOTUS consideration comes as GOP officials have proposed more than 150 measures to restrict voting access that would disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic voters.
5 years ago
Man charged with driving teen suspect from Montco bowling alley shooting
The Montgomery County district attorney’s office on Friday announced the charges against 20-year-old Raymir Johnson of Lansdowne.
5 years ago
Biden pledges that border shelter for teens ‘won’t stay open very long’
Advocates say reopening a Trump-era facility near the border to house minors suggests Biden isn't following through on his promises to change his approach on immigration.
5 years ago
Growing tension in Minneapolis as trial looms in Floyd death
Anything less than a murder conviction for Derek Chauvin is likely to test Minnesota officials — and the city — once again.
5 years ago
Siege on the Capitol: 7 Philly-area insurrectionists face looming court dates
In the past week, federal prosecutors have filed or unsealed new charges against two people in the region who allegedly participated in the riots.
5 years ago
At Olney Transportation Center, the site of a recent mass shooting, elected leaders and community activists came together to call for tighter gun laws.
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The PPD said it’s a recurring problem at the popular tourist destination. Others wondered why the issue deserved scarce law enforcement resources.
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