Courts & Law
How a ‘red flag’ law could work in Pa. — and what stands in its way
The ACLU of PA dropped its opposition. The NRA hasn't.
5 years ago
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.
5 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.
5 years ago
Jeffrey Epstein dead from apparent suicide at Manhattan jail
The New York City Medical Examiner's office confirms to NPR News that the wealthy financier and sex offender was found dead early Saturday morning.
5 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.
5 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.
5 years ago
Users can sue Facebook over facial recognition software, court rules
According to the American Civil Liberties Union, it's the first decision by a U.S. appellate court to directly address privacy concerns posed by facial recognition technology.
5 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.
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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.
5 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.
5 years ago
State officials will pursue death penalty against suspected El Paso gunman
A manifesto attributed to the suspect is filled with anti-immigrant and white nationalist ideology.
5 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.
5 years ago
Homeland Security’s civil rights unit lacks power to protect migrant kids
A former official in the civil rights office says the unit seems afraid to offend U.S. CBP and ICE. Meanwhile, the complaints of abuses of families continue to pile up.
5 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.
5 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.
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