Courts & Law
Investigation underway into Delco government computer disruption
The Bureau of Elections and the county's Emergency Services Department — which use separate computer networks — are not affected by the disruption.
5 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs body camera legislation into law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills and an executive order on Tuesday requiring law enforcement officers across the state to wear body cameras.
5 years ago
Opioid maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to conspiracy and kickback charges
During a virtual hearing before a federal judge in N.J., the company agreed to pay a criminal fine of $3.54 million and $2 billion in criminal forfeiture.
5 years ago
U.S. agrees for now to stop deporting women who alleged abuse
The DOJ and lawyers for several of the women agreed that immigration authorities would not carry out any deportations until mid-January.
5 years ago
In cities across US, voters support more police oversight
Voters in communities across the country approved measures on Election Day toughening civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies.
5 years ago
Police: Man shot and killed by officer after chase, attack in Upper Darby
The shooting took place shortly after 12:30 p.m. near two golf courses in the Delaware County township, authorities said.
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A closer look at Delaware County’s new marijuana ordinance
While the law does not decriminalize marijuana, the changes make small marijuana infractions civil violations, rather than criminal misdemeanors.
5 years ago
Mayor Kenney, City Council advance on $14 million Taser buy for Philly police
The proposed five-year contract for thousands of electronic weapons comes less than a month after Walter Wallace Jr.’s shooting.
5 years ago
Coronavirus outbreak at Philly federal prison in Center City leads to full lockdown
In a facility with nearly 200 COVID cases over the past month, attorneys say their clients are being deprived of basic rights.
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An attacker killed a judge’s son. Now she wants to protect other families
Last July, a gunman killed Judge Esther Salas's son and wounded her husband. Now, there is support for legislation that would shield the information of federal judges.
5 years ago
Pa. GOP wins court order on mail ballots in state Senate contest
The decision could swing the neck-and-neck contest toward GOP challenger Nicole Ziccarelli.
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Yet another Trump legal challenge to Biden’s victory fails — this time in Bucks County
A Bucks County judge has thrown out an appeal from President Donald Trump’s campaign, rejecting its bid to get 2,117 absentee ballots invalidated on technicalities.
5 years ago
Three former Philly revenue dept. employees facing bribery charges
Philadelphia residents Jarredd McQueen, Demarys Natal and Nicole Mixon are being charged with allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes totaling an estimated $57,900.
5 years ago
Trump’s election lawsuits plagued by elementary errors
“The sloppiness just serves to underscore the lack of seriousness with which these claims are being brought."
5 years ago
Pa. high court takes up Trump challenge to 8K Philly votes
The case involves 8,329 absentee and mail-in ballots where the voter signed their ballot’s outer envelope, but didn't handwrite their name, their address or a date on it.
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