Courts & Law
One officer shown in Elijah McClain photos resigns
In a tweet, the department said that Jaron Jones was one of those depicted in the photos, which were taken sometime after McClain's death last summer.
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N.J. State Police say all troopers will have body cameras by October
Originally, New Jersey said all troopers would have been outfitted with body cameras by 2019.
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Gas driller charged with environmental crimes
Pa.'s Attorney General has filed criminal charges against Cabot Oil and Gas — over 10 years after problems surfaced in Dimock, which became ground-zero in the fracking debate.
Air Date: July 2, 2020
Listen 17:56Trump and McConnell, via swath of judges, will affect U.S. law for decades
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has been advancing the White House’s judicial candidates with single-minded focus. Two hundred have been confirmed.
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Supreme Court keeps hold on secret Russia investigation material
The high court’s action will keep the documents out of congressional hands at least until the case is resolved, which is not likely to happen before 2021.
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Philly’s counterterrorism unit interrogated protester who picketed Mayor Kenney’s right-hand man
Jose de Marco sent the funerary wreath to Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy after a man died of coronavirus in a city homeless shelter.
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Gratitude mixes with regret for Philly man awarded $6M for wrongful murder conviction
Terrance Lewis’ legal victory comes just over one year after a Philly judge overturned his conviction. He was freed from prison after 21 years.
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GOP can’t force Gov. Tom Wolf to end coronavirus disaster declaration, Pa. Supreme Court rules
The state Supreme Court handed the Democratic governor a victory that could come into play this fall should the state see a surge that necessitates another shutdown.
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Wilmington mayor pledges funding for police body cams
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki said he will amend the city’s budget to provide nearly $1 million to start the city’s police body camera program.
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Man sues for wrongful conviction after childhood in prison
A Pennsylvania man is suing a handful of retired state police investigators and officials alleging malicious prosecution after he spent most of his childhood in prison.
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Police chief defends pepper spray at Elijah McClain vigil
McClain's name is among those used as a rallying cry during nationwide protests over racial injustice and police brutality.
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Getting professional licenses is about to get easier for Pa. residents with criminal records
Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to sign a bill this week advocates say will help people with criminal records get better jobs by obtaining professional licenses.
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Appeals court panel weighs Wilmington Trust convictions
Wilmington Trust is the only financial institution to be criminally charged in connection with the federal bank bailout program.
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New Jersey activists want state action on police reform
Activists from all over New Jersey came to Trenton calling on the state to implement reforms to police departments.
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Some Philly police aren’t wearing masks, and the city won’t enforce the rule
Face coverings have been shown to be an effective tool in fighting the pandemic’s spread.
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