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Courts & Law

A worker processes mail-in ballots
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics
WITF

Federal judge stays Trump campaign lawsuit over Pa. voting rules

U.S District Court Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan's order says the federal case won’t move forward pending the conclusion or delay of similar lawsuits in Pennsylvania state courts.

5 years ago

The state's hoping to save some money by combining the Department of Corrections with the Board of Probation and Parole. (AP Photo)
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania

Pa. offering ‘safe return’ to some parolees who have violated supervision rules

Nearly 2,000 state parolees have “absconded” from their supervision. The state is giving them a chance to get back into compliance without going back to prison.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster, N.J., Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Government Accountability
Taxes

Appeals court won’t step in for now on Trump tax records

The case has already been to the Supreme Court and back, and Trump has said he expects it to end up there again.

5 years ago

Wildwood boardwalk
Down the Shore
Law
New Jersey
Public Health

‘Covert’ investigations generate charges for Shore businesses violating COVID-19 directives

A multi-jurisdictional investigation into compliance with COVID-19 directives in Wildwood has led to charges against two businesses, authorities said.

5 years ago

FILE - In this April 3, 2019 file photo, actress Lori Loughlin, front, and husband, clothing designer Mossimo Giannulli, left, depart federal court in Boston after facing charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. The famous couple pleaded guilty to charges in May 2020, and are scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Higher Education

Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot

“Full House” actor Lori Loughlin must serve two months in prison and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, must serve five months.

5 years ago

In this April 3, 2019 file photo, actress Lori Loughlin, front, and husband, clothing designer Mossimo Giannulli, left, depart federal court in Boston after facing charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Higher Education
National

Giannulli sentenced to 5 months in college bribery scheme

The couple funneled money through a sham charity operated by college admissions consultant Rick Singer to get their two daughters into USC as crew recruits.

5 years ago

Letter carriers load mail trucks for deliveries at a U.S. Postal Service facility
Delaware
Elections
Politics

Del. GOP lawsuit says state’s new vote-by-mail law ‘unconstitutional’

Inspired by the coronavirus crisis and health concerns, the new law allows any registered voter to request a mail-in ballot for any reason.

5 years ago

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon
National
Politics

Ex-White House adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scam

Federal prosecutors alleged that Bannon and three others “orchestrated a scheme to defraud hundreds of thousands of donors” in connection with an online crowdfunding campaign.

5 years ago

Surveillance footage from  Sunday January 5, 2020 in Milford, Del. (Delaware DOJ)
Delaware
Policing
Social Justice

AG backs Delaware officers who killed Black man

The report cleared Milford police officers Nigel Golding and Brandon Karpin of criminal wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of Brandon Roberts, 27.

5 years ago

In this July 7, 2020 photo a woman drops off a mail-in ballot at a drop box in Hackensack, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Elections
New Jersey
Public Health

N.J. coronavirus recovery: Trump campaign, GOP sues to block vote-by-mail; Murphy says ‘bring it on’

The state GOP hooks up with national counterparts and the Trump campaign to undo Murphy’s executive order calling for an all-mail November election.

5 years ago

Sesame Place
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Man, woman charged with attacking teen Sesame Place worker in face mask dispute

The teen Sesame Place worker suffered a broken jaw and teeth injuries. Two Bronx residents are accused of attacking him.

5 years ago

Voters wait in line outside a polling place in Philadelphia.
Elections
National
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, Washington lead lawsuits over postal changes

USPS chief DeJoy said he would suspend the closure of mail processing facilities. AGs Shapiro and Ferguson said they would keep the suit to make sure his promises are kept.

5 years ago

(Big Stock image)
Criminal Justice
Delaware

ACLU calls for Delaware probation reform

Delaware Dept. of Correction disputes the ACLU report that the state’s probation system promotes “a culture of punishment” that leads too many people back to prison.

5 years ago

The encampment near the Ben Franklin Parkway, seen from above in late July. (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
Homelessness
Housing
Billy Penn

Encampment residents file restraining order against Mayor Kenney over eviction

The city backed off its second eviction notice, as councilmembers work toward a peaceful resolution.

5 years ago

Mail-in ballot
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pennsylvania aims to move election fight to state high court

In many ways, the Democratic Party's lawsuit is asking state courts to rule the opposite of what President Donald Trump's campaign and GOP are seeking in federal court.

5 years ago

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