Courts & Law

Pa. commission is holding hearings this week in Philly, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh to get feedback on its latest effort to make its criminal sentencing process more objective.

Participants at a Trenton workshop said funders and others looking to measure progress may not see it in the strategy of aiding drug users where they are.

Two female police officers whose harassment lawsuit led Philly's police commissioner to resign have reached an agreement with the city about their fears of retribution.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross resigned yesterday amid allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination within his department.

Christine Coulter, the city’s new interim top cop, was implicated in coverup of fatal 1990s police beating.

Ross was named in a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging an old affair caused bad judgement on sexual harassment complaints.

Philadelphia has a big web of organizations working to reintegrate ex-prisoners. But officials think they need to better coordinate “fragmented” efforts.

Delaware has removed some roadblocks for former inmates trying to find work as plumbers, HVAC technicians and other vocations.

Maurice Hill is facing charges including aggravated assault, assault on law enforcement officers, reckless endangerment and multiple counts of attempted murder.

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office will appeal a judge’s decision to dismiss charges against driver Jorge Fretts for the killing of cyclist Emily Fredricks

Charles Ramsey was known for for his tough-on-crime mantra.

They’ve resulted in both police and civilian deaths.

New Jersey is opposing the Trump administration’s effort to penalize immigrants who rely on public aid programs like food stamps.

Chester Hollman III was freed from prison weeks ago after serving 28 years for a murder he didn’t commit. He joins Marty to talk about his incarceration and his reentry.

Gov. Murphy, who signed the bill, said that AG Grewal would release guidance for residents in light of the order and vowed to oppose the lawsuit in court.