Courts & Law
N.J. service providers say ‘harm reduction’ working on opioids, but more can be done
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.
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Philadelphia officers reach deal with city over feared retribution in sexual harassment case
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.
5 years ago
Resignation of Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross resigned yesterday amid allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination within his department.
5 years ago
Listen 13:28Philly’s first woman police commissioner brings distinguished career — and disciplinary record
Christine Coulter, the city’s new interim top cop, was implicated in coverup of fatal 1990s police beating.
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Why Philly Police Commissioner Ross resigned and who’ll replace him
Ross was named in a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging an old affair caused bad judgement on sexual harassment complaints.
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New city agency to oversee Philly’s ‘fragmented’ reentry for former prisoners
Philadelphia has a big web of organizations working to reintegrate ex-prisoners. But officials think they need to better coordinate “fragmented” efforts.
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NYPD fires Daniel Pantaleo, who used banned chokehold on Eric Garner before his death
The decision backs the recommendation of an NYPD administrative judge earlier this month that Pantaleo should be fired for his role in Garner's death.
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Delaware makes it easier for people with criminal records to get professional licenses
Delaware has removed some roadblocks for former inmates trying to find work as plumbers, HVAC technicians and other vocations.
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Standoff suspect charged with attempted murder and other counts
Maurice Hill is facing charges including aggravated assault, assault on law enforcement officers, reckless endangerment and multiple counts of attempted murder.
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DA Larry Krasner to appeal dismissal of charges against driver who fatally struck Philly cyclist
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
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Why a former Philly police star is back to lead state anti-violence efforts
Charles Ramsey was known for for his tough-on-crime mantra.
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The North Philly search warrant and PPD’s history of raids gone wrong
They’ve resulted in both police and civilian deaths.
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N.J. joins lawsuit against Trump’s effort to drive immigrants off public aid programs
New Jersey is opposing the Trump administration’s effort to penalize immigrants who rely on public aid programs like food stamps.
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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.
Air Date: August 16, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:04New Jersey’s medically assisted suicide law put on hold
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.
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