Courts & Law
Chicago police officer found guilty of 2nd-degree murder of Laquan McDonald
It took the jury of eight women and four men about eight hours to reach a verdict.
6 years ago
Philadelphia to pay $1M settlement over fatal police shooting of David Jones
6 years ago
Watch: Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh clears crucial Senate hurdle
Some fence-sitting senators could conceivably vote to advance Kavanaugh's nomination but still hold out their support ahead of a final confirmation roll call over the weekend.
6 years ago
Senate to take decisive vote on Kavanaugh amid protest from Democrats
The Senate is set to vote Friday morning on the first step to confirming Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
6 years ago
In Philadelphia, a community-based program teaches defendants how to help themselves
6 years ago
Listen 5:01Interactive map: a county-by-county look at spending on public defense in Pennsylvania
6 years ago
U.S. court ruling opens door to more suits over contaminated water supplies
6 years ago
Migrants embrace ruling that keeps temporary status for now
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants got temporary relief after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from moving ahead with its plans.
6 years ago
Dozens charged in Kensington multimillion-dollar drug trafficking operation
The group sold drugs around eight city blocks near Kip and Cambria streets in Kensington, the heart of the city’s opioid crisis, authorities said.
6 years ago
U.S. charges 7 Russian intelligence officers with hacking 40 sports and doping groups
The charges include conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
6 years ago
Police issue summonses after N.J. men rescued from ocean
Two men rescued from the ocean off Ocean County Wednesday evening received summonses for swimming without lifeguards present.
6 years ago
Kavanaugh’s fate rests with small number of undecided senators
Only one copy of the report is being made available.
6 years ago
Teachers union sues student loan servicer Navient
At the center of the lawsuit is the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
6 years ago
Senate to get FBI report on Kavanaugh, setting up finale in confirmation drama
Only one copy is being made available to senators and their aides.
6 years ago
With private money fueling fight against drug crime in Blair County, public defenders feel squeezed
The opioid crisis has brought with it an onslaught of drug cases that are adding to the burdens of public defenders.
6 years ago