Courts & Law
Pa. Corrections Dept. takes steps to stop spread of coronavirus at prisons
The department said it will review the possibility of allowing families and prisoner advocates to resume visits after 14 days.
6 years ago
Protections for vulnerable Pa. seniors lag, reforms to guardianship system ‘stuck’
In Pennsylvania, there are about 18,400 adults living under guardianship. More than half are age 60 and up.
6 years ago
Former Philly police inspector will stand trial on sexual assault charges
Chief Inspector Carl Holmes was arrested in October after an investigating grand jury recommended criminal charges against the veteran officer.
6 years ago
Msgr. Lynn on trial again for covering up clergy sexual abuse
Three years after a state appellate court overturned his conviction, Msgr. Lynn is scheduled to face a new jury, but the same charges of covering up clergy sex abuse.
6 years ago
Listen 3:42New Delaware law sets time limit on keeping dogs tied up outside
Dogs in Delaware will get a little more free time off the leash under a new law signed by Gov. John Carney.
6 years ago
U.S. Supreme Court allows ‘Remain in Mexico’ program to continue
The court will allow the White House's "Remain in Mexico" policy to stand across the entire southern border. The decision marks another immigration victory for Trump.
6 years ago
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison
His 20-year sentence for a criminal sexual act, the more serious of the two counts he was convicted of last month, is on the higher end of New York state's guidelines.
6 years ago
Medication assisted suicide gets broad support in Delaware poll
The survey of likely Delaware voters shows broad support for a bill allowing doctors to prescribe lethal medication to patients with terminal illnesses.
6 years ago
Abortion access before the Supreme Court
We look at the Louisiana abortion access case before the Supreme Court and discuss the arguments and legal challenges to reproductive rights.
Air Date: March 10, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01The legal battle over Philadelphia’s lost gun reporting ordinance takes shape in court
The legal battle over Philadelphia’s long-dormant lost gun reporting ordinance begins to take shape in court.
6 years ago
Alleged gunman behind North Philly standoff held for trial on dozens more charges
During a hearing on Thursday, more than a dozen police officers testified about taking fire — and cover — during the hourslong standoff in Tioga.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania State Police loosens ban on trooper arm tattoos
Before Wednesday's announcement, troopers could have tattoos, as long as they were not visible to the public.
6 years ago
Senior judge to review widow’s petition in Mumia Abu-Jamal case
A senior judge will review whether the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office should step down from the latest appeal of former death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal.
6 years ago
N.J. middle schoolers charged with assault in TikTok ‘skull breaker challenge’
Footage of the viral “challenge” has circulated widely on TikTok and resulted in reports of serious injury around the world.
6 years ago
Police ID pantless, shirtless suspect in wild ambulance chase through Philly
A man who stole an ambulance and was shot three times while leading police on a wild chase through Philly was identified and is in critical condition, according to investigato
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