Courts & Law
Philly DA aims to divert more juvenile offenders out of the adult criminal justice system
The goal is to prevent young people from getting a criminal record and time in jail, giving them a better shot at reducing recidivism.
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Listen 1:06Court proceedings for man charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing are delayed several weeks
The lawyers agreed in a letter to the court that the deadline to bring an indictment against Luigi Mangione can be extended from Jan. 18 to Feb. 17.
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Firework mortars, gas cannisters stuffed inside Tesla that exploded outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
The truck explosion came hours after a driver rammed a truck into a crowd in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people.
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What we know about the vehicle attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans
The attack unfolded on Bourbon Street, known worldwide as one of the largest destinations for New Year’s Eve parties.
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FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone, was ‘100%’ inspired by Islamic State group
Investigators found multiple improvised explosives, including two pipe bombs that were concealed within coolers and wired for remote detonation, per a state police bulletin.
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Court sides with state over Pennsylvania county’s handling of voting machines after 2020 election
Fulton County officials allowed outside inspection as part of an effort to find election fraud that then-President Trump falsely claimed existed after his 2020 loss.
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Woman burned to death in New York subway is identified as 57-year-old from New Jersey
Sebastian Zapeta has been indicted on murder and arson charges in connection with Debrina Kawam's killing.
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Judge denies sentencing delay for ex-Sen. Bob Menendez but puts his wife’s trial off until February
A judge rejected the former New Jersey senator's request to delay his sentencing for his conviction on bribery charges until his wife finishes her trial on similar charges.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office
Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court.
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Philly judges call on sheriff to address safety concerns at city courthouses
Judges said that the number of assaults and threats at Philadelphia’s courthouses has increased year over year.
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Ex-Eagles player pleads guilty to federal fraud charges related to pandemic aid programs
Wendell Smallwood Jr. is accused of submitting fraudulent tax returns and applications for hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 pandemic aid programs.
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Inside the state and federal charges against the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
Luigi Mangione faces 20 total counts in federal court, Pennsylvania state court and New York state court. On Monday, he pleaded not guilty in the latter to 11 counts.
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Biden commutes death sentence for Philadelphia drug lord who killed 12 people, including children
On Monday, the president announced he is commuting the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, including Kaboni Savage, who ordered the firebombing of a house in 2004.
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15-year-old dead after being shot 10 times in Philadelphia
Twenty-one shots were fired at the scene. Police say the victim was shot about 10 times.
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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces new federal murder charges with his return to New York
Luigi Mangione agreed on Thursday to be extradited at a court appearance in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested last week after five days on the run.
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