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Courts & Law

Police are seen on the scene of an ATM explosion in Philly
Philadelphia
Policing

More dynamite found in ATM explosions case, authorities say

Officials found 30 more sticks of dynamite and two magazines loaded with live rounds of ammunition.

6 years ago

A closeup of a Delaware State Police vehicle
Delaware
Policing

Delaware lawmakers make police kneeholds, chokeholds a felony

The bill has an exemption that lets police use the tactic if they “reasonably believe” they or a civilian is in danger of serious injury or death.

6 years ago

In a filing with the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, the Trump administration reaffirmed its position that the entire Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. (Susan Walsh/AP Photo)
NPR
Health Care
Politics

Obamacare must ‘fall,’ Trump administration tells Supreme Court

Later this year the high court will hear a case that seeks to invalidate the entire Affordable Care Act. In a court filing Thursday, the Trump administration supported it.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw
Philadelphia
Policing

Kenney, Outlaw admit they were wrong about 676 protest tear-gassing, officers involved to be fired

The deputy in charge that day took a voluntary demotion, and there’s now a moratorium on tear gas use by Philly police.

6 years ago

Jeanie Moten with her sister on their mother's porch in Rea, Pa. She holds a stack of medical records. The Motens say they received no help from DOH regarding their fracking health complaints. A case file released by the DOH through a Right-To-Know request confirmed that. (Susan Phillips / StateImpactPA)
Energy
Environment
Public Health
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pa. grand jury report on fracking: DEP failed to protect public health

Grand jury makes proposals on regulation, oversight of fracking industry

6 years ago

A man holds a photograph of Breonna Taylor on her birthday as he kneels with other protesters
National
Policing
Social Justice

Impatience grows for cops’ arrests in Breonna Taylor’s death

Three months after officers busted into Taylor's apartment and shot her to death, only one officer who opened fire has lost his job. No one is facing criminal charges.

6 years ago

The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, early Monday, June 15, 2020.  (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Immigration
International
Social Justice

Supreme Court rules some asylum seekers cannot challenge removal

The high court's 7-2 ruling applies to people who fail their initial asylum screenings, making them eligible for quick deportation, or expedited removal.

6 years ago

Police and protesters clash Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Philadelphia, during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd. Protests were held throughout the country over the death of Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia
Policing

Will Philly’s new police reforms work? Experts say the evidence is ‘mixed’

Philadelphia City Council is expected to pass items in a fast-tracked police reform package. Advocates and experts have reservations about if they’ll work.

6 years ago

Listen 3:38
The scene at Marconi Plaza Tuesday evening. (NBC10)
Policing
Social Justice

Krasner tells Columbus supporters to leave baseball bats and hatred at home

The Philadelphia District Attorney has charged a man for assaulting a photographer Tuesday night at Marconi Plaza.

6 years ago

Artist Theo Ponchaveli paints a mural of the likeness of Ahmaud Arbery in Dallas, Friday, May 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery

A Glynn County grand jury has indicted Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. on charges including malice and felony murder.

6 years ago

State Police salute in Johnstown. (Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo)
Pennsylvania
Policing
PA Post

Disbanding local police is common in Pa. But it’s caused larger problems for State Police

Municipalities that dismantle local departments rely on state police for coverage, which contributes to problems related to protests in rural areas.

6 years ago

President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn arrives at federal court in Washington. D.C., Tuesday. (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)
Criminal Justice
National

Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution

The dismissal was ordered even though Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to prosecutors in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.

6 years ago

The building was gutted by fire on Feb. 18. Adjacent buildings were damaged.
PlanPhilly
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia

Accused Old City arsonists ordered to pay $135,000+ in wage theft case

Imad and Bahaa Dawara, charged with setting fire to their hookah lounge in Old City, also were accused by employees of making them work for tips alone.

6 years ago

In this June 9, 2020, file photo, Kevin Peterson, center, founder and executive director of the New Democracy Coalition, displays a placard showing Breonna Taylor as he addresses a rally in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Policing
Race & Ethnicity

Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting fired

The no-knock search warrant that allows police to enter without first announcing their presence was recently banned by Louisville’s Metro Council.

6 years ago

Police load arrested protesters into a Sheriff’s Office bus after closing Route 676 in both directions.
Philadelphia
Policing

‘They’re peaceful’: Pa. State Police release dashcam video from I-676 protest tear-gassing

The footage contradicts officials’ claim that troopers were in danger, and includes audio of police saying the demonstrators were “peaceful.”

6 years ago

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