Courts & Law
Prosecutors drop drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen
Facing a judge and 100 onlookers in a video conference, Springsteen sat next to lawyer Mitchell Ansell and admitted he knew it was illegal to consume alcohol at the park.
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White Philly prosecutor ‘lost nothing’ after exploiting his position to arrest Black driver
Prosecutor Anthony Voci still makes the same six-figure salary after he was reassigned amid criticism that he abused his power to have a Philly woman arrested.
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Listen 2:28Police arrest man accused of raping woman inside Center City Macy’s restroom
Police said the assault took place Sunday inside the Macy’s on 1300 Walnut Street.
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Philly police seek public’s help in finding Olney mass shooting suspects
Philly law enforcement says they need the public’s help in identifying the shooters who opened fire in broad daylight at the SEPTA Olney Transportation Center last Wednesday.
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SCOTUS dismisses GOP lawsuits challenging 2020 election process in Pa.
Trump allies had challenged a decision from the Pa. Supreme Court to allow counties to accept mail ballots postmarked by Election Day up to three days later.
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Supreme Court paves way for NY grand jury to get Trump financial records
The high court's decision marks a major setback for Trump, who for years has fought to shield his finances and business practices from scrutiny.
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Teen surrenders in shooting at Montco bowling alley that left 1 dead, 4 injured
The mass shooting in East Norriton has shaken community members, who described the spot as a popular place for people of all ages to relax and play.
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Justice Department charges suspected Oath Keepers in plot to attack the Capitol
The Justice Department charged six more people Friday it says are members of a right-wing militia group that plotted in advance of Jan. 6 to attack the U.S. Capitol.
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Eaglesville man arrested on terrorism charges for shooting into Montgomery County Democratic HQ
The suspect fired into the Norristown Democratic Committee office after allegedly sending emails threatening violence. He faces felony terrorism charges.
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N.J. lawmakers whipping votes for recreational marijuana deal as deadline looms
Lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy have yet to reach a compromise on bills that would set up the new market and revise penalties for underage possession.
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Retired PPD detective charged for allegedly letting informant raid evidence locker
At least a half dozen Philadelphia Police officers have been arrested on a variety of criminal charges in recent months.
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Delaware AG renews push to ban assault-style weapons, high-capacity magazines
After a big jump in gun violence in Wilmington in 2020, Del. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says “common sense” gun policies will make the state safer.
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Medically vulnerable immigrants in Pa. face possible re-detention, advocates say
Eighteen medically vulnerable immigrants could be re-arrested and sent to Pennsylvania jails while the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, their attorneys say.
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Black franchise owner sues McDonald’s, cites persistent bias
The lawsuit says that McDonald's' discriminatory practices have led to a $700,000 sales gap between Black-owned franchises and those owned by white people.
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Outraged by abuse at women’s prison, Democratic senators call for creation of public advocate
The new position would be independent of governor, provide oversight for state-run prisons, veterans homes, psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers and other facilities.
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