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Courts & Law

Gwen Carr (left), mother of Eric Garner, joins a
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Criminal Justice
Policing

NYPD fires Daniel Pantaleo, who used banned chokehold on Eric Garner before his death

The decision backs the recommendation of an NYPD administrative judge earlier this month that Pantaleo should be fired for his role in Garner's death.

7 years ago

State Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown speaks at a bill signing ceremony at Delaware Technical Community College’s Innovation and Technology Center in New Castle. (Courtesy of Gov. Carney staff)
Criminal Justice
Delaware

Delaware makes it easier for people with criminal records to get professional licenses

Delaware has removed some roadblocks for former inmates trying to find work as plumbers, HVAC technicians and other vocations.

7 years ago

A police officer patrols the block near a house as they investigate an active shooting situation, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in the Nicetown neighborhood of Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Policing
Public Safety

Standoff suspect charged with attempted murder and other counts

Maurice Hill is facing charges including aggravated assault, assault on law enforcement officers, reckless endangerment and multiple counts of attempted murder.

7 years ago

Jill Fredricks Brown urges prosecutors to continue to pursue charges against the driver who killed her niece, Emily Fredricks, as she rode her bicycle in the bike lane on Spruce Street. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
PlanPhilly

DA Larry Krasner to appeal dismissal of charges against driver who fatally struck Philly cyclist

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office will appeal a judge’s decision to dismiss charges against driver Jorge Fretts for the killing of cyclist Emily Fredricks

7 years ago

Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey walks across the stage to speak during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Pennsylvania
Policing
Public Safety
Billy Penn

Why a former Philly police star is back to lead state anti-violence efforts

Charles Ramsey was known for for his tough-on-crime mantra.

7 years ago

Heavily armed police officers stand by at 15th and Erie while negotiators persuade a gunman to surrender. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Policing
Billy Penn

The North Philly search warrant and PPD’s history of raids gone wrong

They’ve resulted in both police and civilian deaths.

7 years ago

a sign advertises a program that allows food stamp recipients to use their EBT cards to shop at a farmer's market
Immigration
New Jersey

N.J. joins lawsuit against Trump’s effort to drive immigrants off public aid programs

New Jersey is opposing the Trump administration’s effort to penalize immigrants who rely on public aid programs like food stamps.

7 years ago

Radio Times
Criminal Justice
Law

Justice denied

Chester Hollman III was freed from prison weeks ago after serving 28 years for a murder he didn’t commit. He joins Marty to talk about his incarceration and his reentry.

Air Date: August 16, 2019 10:00 am

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Health Care
New Jersey

New Jersey’s medically assisted suicide law put on hold

Gov. Murphy, who signed the bill, said that AG Grewal would release guidance for residents in light of the order and vowed to oppose the lawsuit in court.

7 years ago

Policer officers watch as a gunman is apprehended following a standoff Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

Alleged police shooter’s lawyer called — and DA Larry Krasner picked up

Krasner’s involvement in the North Philly hostage negotiation was unusual. Several people, including a Trump appointee, have raised questions about his involvement.

7 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross, center right, speaks during a news conference at City Hall in Philadelphia, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. A gunman, identified as Maurice Hill, wounded six police officers before surrendering early Thursday, after a 7 ½-hour standoff.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia
Public Safety

North Philly shooter had AR-15, to face ‘many charges’ as leaders call for gun control

Elected officials praised police handling of the Wednesday night shooting, and used the occasion to make passionate pleas for increased gun control.

7 years ago

Emily Fredricks pictured in front of a flower wall. (Emily Fredricks Foundation)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
PlanPhilly

Philly DA Krasner may appeal dismissal of charges against driver who fatally struck cyclist

Philly DA Larry Krasner is reviewing “options” in case against driver who struck and killed bicyclist Emily Fredricks.

7 years ago

Bishop Ronald Gainer celebrates Easter mass at the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick in Harrisburg on Sunday, April 21, 2019. (Vicki Vellios Briner/Special to PennLive)
Pennsylvania
Religion
PA Post

Diocese of Harrisburg pays out $12 million to victims of clergy sex abuse

The diocese launched its compensation program in February. Those wishing to apply had to do so by mid-May.

7 years ago

A police officer patrols the block near a house as they investigate an active shooting situation, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in the Nicetown neighborhood of Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Radio Times

Standoff in North Philadelphia

7 years ago

Listen 13:30
This Feb. 4, 2013 file photo shows a meal pin on a Boy Scout's uniform in Irving, Texas. (Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo)
The Why
Kids
Law
Pennsylvania

Could alleged Boy Scout victims in Pa. get justice years later?

Forty people in Pennsylvania have alleged they were sexually abused when they were in the Boy Scouts. Some allegations go back decades, but accusers may still be able to sue.

Air Date: August 15, 2019

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