
Courts & Law
Cosby appeal tests other accusers’ testimony in #MeToo era
The review of Cosby's sexual assault conviction comes as movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and other accused predators await trial.
6 years ago
MOVE expresses growing concerns over imprisoned Delbert Africa’s health
Delbert Africa is one of nine MOVE members sentenced in the August 1978 shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer.
6 years ago
N.J. prosecutors clear Vineland officer in deadly shooting of black man
Rashaun Washington, 37, of Bridgeton, was carrying garden shears but claimed he had an explosive during the July 2018 confrontation.
6 years ago
Chester County DA files charges against two Sunoco security guards
Chester County DA Thomas Hogan says constables overstepped their bounds when patrolling a suburban development.
6 years ago
Jerry Sandusky to be resentenced next month in molestation case
Judge John Foradora filed an order Wednesday that scheduled the proceeding for Sept. 23.
6 years ago
Defense attorney: No overlap between ‘Johnny Doc’ and co-defendants
Defense attorneys want separate trials so jurors aren’t potentially prejudiced by hearing allegations that don’t apply to their clients.
6 years ago
New Jersey rolls out training program to reduce police suicides
New Jersey hopes a new training program will stem the rising rate of suicides by police officers.
6 years ago
Phillies sue to block Phanatic from becoming ‘free agent’
The Philadelphia Phillies have sued the New York company that created the Phanatic mascot to prevent the green furry fan favorite from becoming a free agent.
6 years ago
VW settlement funds replace diesel with more diesel in Pennsylvania
The state plans to spend $8.5 million of its $118 million share on new school buses, public buses, trash trucks, and electric-vehicle charging stations.
6 years ago
N.J. Supreme Court takes case of funeral director fired for using medical marijuana
The N.J. Supreme Court will hear the case of a man who was fired from his job as a funeral director after his employer found out he used medical marijuana to treat his cancer.
6 years ago
Wrongfully accused Philadelphia man free after 2 decades
John Miller was released Wednesday after 22 years in prison.
6 years ago
N.J. groups join lawsuit over questionable new federal lead standards
Attorney claims Trump’s EPA failed to "follow mainstream science and correctly update these standards for children’s sake."
6 years ago
Ex-Philadelphia sheriff gets 5 years for $675K bribery case
A former Philly sheriff has been sentenced to five years in prison for using bribes from a businessman to help buy two homes and then awarding him millions in city contracts.
6 years ago
Judge sides with N.J. Gov. Murphy, dismisses Norcross’ tax credit suit
A New Jersey judge sided with Gov. Phil Murphy and dismissed the lawsuit brought by a political powerbroker challenging a task force investigating business tax credits.
6 years ago
Sources: FBI investigating SEPTA over embezzlement scheme
The FBI and SEPTA’s inspector general are investigating a multi-year embezzlement scheme that may involve a string of the transit agency’s managers.
6 years ago