Courts & Law
Trespass charges dropped against Atlantic Sunrise pipeline protesters
A Lancaster County judge on Monday dismissed trespassing charges against seven protesters who blocked construction of the Atlantic Sunrise natural gas pipeline.
7 years ago
‘Johnny Doc’, Bobby Henon look to have charges tossed
Lawyers for Dougherty and Henon asked a judge Monday to dismiss multiple charges from a 116-count federal indictment against the two.
7 years ago
The Affordable Care Act is back in court: 5 facts you need to know
The fate of the ACA is again on the line, as a federal appeals court in New Orleans takes up a case in which a lower court judge has already ruled the law unconstitutional.
7 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Charges dropped in Phillies’ Herrera domestic assault case
Domestic assault charges against Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera have been dismissed.
7 years ago
DHS Inspector General finds ‘dangerous overcrowding’ in border patrol facilities
The report comes amid growing outrage over detention conditions for migrants
7 years ago
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.
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