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Larry Krasner speaking at a podium
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia

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.

1 year ago

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Luigi Mangione being walked into the courtroom by polie

Court 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.

1 year ago

Police block the area after a vehicle caught fire and exploded outside the lobby of President-elect Donald Trump's hotel Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
National
Public Safety

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.

1 year ago

The FBI investigates the area on Orleans St and Bourbon Street by St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter where a suspicious package was detonated after a person drove a truck into a crowd earlier on Bourbon Street on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
National
Public Safety

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.

1 year ago

Emergency services attend the scene on Bourbon Street after a vehicle drove into a crowd on New Orleans' Canal and Bourbon Street, Wednesday Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Crime
National
Public Spaces

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.

1 year ago

Voting booths
Elections
Pennsylvania

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.

1 year ago

A train is stationed at the F train platform at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Station, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in New York.
National
New Jersey

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.

1 year ago

Bob Menendez
Crime
Government
New Jersey

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.

1 year ago

The TikTok Inc. building in Culver City, Ca.
Business
Government
National

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.

1 year ago

Sheriff Rochelle Bilal
Government
Philadelphia
Politics

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.

1 year ago

Wendell Smallwood walking
Crime
Philadelphia

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.

1 year ago

Luigi Mangione looking onward
Crime
Gun Violence
National
Pennsylvania

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.

1 year ago

Joe Biden speaking
Crime
Criminal Justice
Incarceration
Philadelphia
6abc

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.

1 year ago

police car lights flashing
Crime
Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing
6abc

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.

1 year ago

Luigi Nicholas Mangione
Crime
Criminal Justice
Health Care

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.

1 year ago

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