Courts & Law
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.
7 years ago
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
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
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
‘Bridgegate’ defendant to be freed amid high court appeal
U.S. District Judge Susan Wigenton signed an order Monday for Bill Baroni's release. He was serving an 18-month sentence.
7 years ago
Hahnemann Hospital bankruptcy complicates Philadelphia’s bid to keep it open
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed it will put an independent monitor in place to oversee Hahnemann University Hospital’s closure.
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