Courts & Law
Hate crimes charged in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre case
A federal grand jury added 19 charges to the 44 counts previously levied against Robert Bowers, 46, of Baldwin, Pennsylvania.
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‘Bridgegate’ co-conspirator to be resentenced next month
Bill Baroni is scheduled to appear in court in Newark on Feb. 26, according to an order filed by a federal judge last week.
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Roger Stone pleads not guilty in D.C. federal court following Florida arrest
Stone was arrested Friday in South Florida but the grand jury that indicted him operates in the nation's capital, so he could eventually face trial in Washington.
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Mueller investigation nearly finished, acting AG says
Robert Mueller's investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign is "close to being completed," say acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker.
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N.J. contractor pleads guilty to union bribes linked to Local 98 probe
The charges are linked to a years-long federal probe into the operations of Local 98, Philadelphia’s powerful electricians' union.
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Treat Roger Stone like Al Capone
Roger Stone is just another entitled rich guy who’s too weak to take the heat.
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Advocates sue Shore town over beach access
An environmental advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit against a Jersey Shore town, saying the action is to protect public beach access.
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Philly DA Krasner to fight new Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal
Abu-Jamal is serving life without parole after his death sentence was thrown out over flawed jury instructions. He was convicted of killing a Philadelphia police officer.
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Trump confidant Roger Stone indicted on 7 counts related to 2016 election attack
Stone's next court appearance is expected to be in Washington although it isn't clear when.
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Interior proposal to limit records requests draws challenge
Advocates for a free press are challenging an Interior Department proposal to limit requests for access to public records under the federal Freedom of Information Act.
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Official: Asylum seekers to wait in Mexico starting Friday
The Trump administration on Friday will start forcing some asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases wind through U.S. courts.
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Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to comply with Senate subpoena
The Senate committee did not immediately confirm the subpoena. It ordinarily holds its Russia-related hearings in private.
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Cape Henlopen parent sues school officials, claiming daughter was molested
The suit claims a school staff member molested a 17-year-old in Cape Henlopen High School. It alleges the incident was just one of many instances of inappropriate behavior.
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Embattled Philly sheriff faces another challenger
A third candidate is running against Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams, who’s battling sexual harassment allegations.
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Lancaster County tops list for charging heroin dealers with homicide
Lancaster County pursues drug-induced homicide charges more than any other county in the United States, according to a recent report from data gathering project Mission LISA.
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