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Courts & Law

The MSC Gayane is moored at the Packer Marine Terminal in Philadelphia, Monday, June 24, 2019. Detention hearings are scheduled Monday in Philadelphia for six crew members of the Swiss-owned container ship following the seizure of more than 35,000 pounds, or more than 15,800 kilograms, of cocaine. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Philadelphia

U.S. Customs seizes ship where huge cocaine load was found

U.S. Attorney William McSwain says Customs and Border Protection officials obtained a warrant Thursday and seized the MSC Gayane.

7 years ago

Shelby Deibler, 17, uses the state-mandated red tags, even though she’s wary about the idea. She said she would rather be cautious and wants to avoid paying the fine if she happens to be pulled over. (Andrew Rowan for WHYY)
New Jersey

Many still unconvinced N.J. teen driver decals work

While other countries have similar decal laws, New Jersey is the only state demanding young drivers identify themselves this way.

7 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Tribune

In Philly, some fines, court costs that hurt low-income people are going away

Krasner's office said it was waiving fines and fees in an effort to help low-income defendants afford things like transportation and other costs associated with employment.

7 years ago

The entrance to Erie Coke. (Amanda Gillooly/Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP))
Energy
Pennsylvania

Erie coke plant to keep operating pending ruling on appeal

A company attorney said the failure to grant relief would impose "a corporate 'death penalty'" on the company by destroying its primary asset — two batteries of coke ovens.

7 years ago

(Asbury Park Police Department)
Down the Shore
New Jersey
Public Safety

2 injured after shots fired on N.J. boardwalk following fireworks display

Two women were injured after shots were fired on the Asbury Park boardwalk after a fireworks display Thursday evening, officials say.

7 years ago

Protesters found a way around the police barricade and blocked Philadelphia’s Fourth of July Parade. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Immigration
Philadelphia
Social Justice

Dozens arrested for protesting Trump immigration policies during Philadelphia July Fourth parade

The protest action was organized as part of a national “Never Again Week of Action,” which saw Jewish-American organizations orchestrate similar marches across the U.S.

7 years ago

Court gavel, brown wood against a dark background
New Jersey

N.J. judge who cited ‘good family’ in teen rape case to stay on bench

A judge who sparked outrage with his comments about a teenager accused of rape is staying on the bench, over the objections of a high-ranking state senator.

7 years ago

In this file photo, VisionQuest appears for Judge Paula Patrick for a Zoning Board hearing, at City Hall, on May 23, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Immigration
Kids
Philadelphia

North Philly center for immigrant minors stalled by Pa. appeals judge

A Pennsylvania appeals court has stayed the opening of a contested immigrant youth facility in North Philadelphia.

7 years ago

Berks County Residential Center. (Laura Benshoff/WHYY)
Immigration

Wolf administration: Only Washington can shut down Berks County immigrant detention center

“Governor Wolf urges the Trump Administration to shut this center down."

7 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies baseball player Odubel Herrera arrives at court for a hearing on a domestic violence case in Atlantic City, N.J., Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (Jessica Griffin/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, Pool)
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Sports

Charges dropped in Phillies’ Herrera domestic assault case

Domestic assault charges against Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera have been dismissed.

7 years ago

The Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security observed overcrowding of families on June 10 at a detention center in McAllen, Texas. The OIG issued a blistering report raising concerns that overcrowding and prolonged detention represent an immediate risk to DHS agents and detainees.
(Office of Inspector General)
NPR
Immigration
Policing
Social Justice

DHS Inspector General finds ‘dangerous overcrowding’ in border patrol facilities

The report comes amid growing outrage over detention conditions for migrants

7 years ago

Protesters gather at Philadelphia police headquarters to call for action against police officers who posted racist comments on Facebook. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia
Policing
Billy Penn

Philadelphia will fire some Facebook cops. Here’s why they’ll get their jobs back.

Mayors and police commissioners have been trying to reform the arbitration process for more than half a century.

7 years ago

Susquehanna Township police Lt. Francia Done shows a Motorola body camera. May 15, 2019. (Dan Gleiter/PennLive)
Pennsylvania
Policing
PA Post

Police body cameras can help officers and suspects, so why don’t more Pa. departments have them?

“You need to say if we do this, this is the commitment we would have to make financially."

7 years ago

The entrance to Erie Coke. (Amanda Gillooly/Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP))
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania environmental regulators move to shut down Erie Coke plant

State environmental regulators are moving to shut down Erie Coke, a foundry with a lengthy history of environmental violations.

7 years ago

Sheriff Carolyn
Pennsylvania

Chesco sheriff paid boyfriend $67K in ‘unmerited’ overtime, controller alleges

Chesco Sheriff Carolyn ‘Bunny’ Welsh authorized over $67,000 in overtime to her boyfriend, according to a report by the county controller’s office.

7 years ago

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