
Courts & Law
Racist graffiti found in Philadelphia police station
Area is secured, so the culprit likely to be a member of the force or support staff, police commissioner says.
7 years ago
Federal judge blocks Philly’s salary-history law aimed at closing the pay gap
The ruling was a victory for the local Chamber of Commerce, which had sued the city to challenge the law set to take effect later this month.
7 years ago
Pa. AG Shapiro drops manslaughter, assault in Penn State frat death case
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the decision Tuesday.
7 years ago
Pa. House panel OKs bill to gut environmental standards for conventional drillers
The controversial bill would eliminate many environmental requirements for Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry.
7 years ago
Recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling could be opening for Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal
Abu-Jamal, a former journalist and member of the Black Panther Party, was found guilty of killing Philadelphia Police Officer Danial Faulkner in December 1981.
7 years ago
Cosby juror: Comedian’s talk of Quaaludes led to conviction
The jury that convicted Bill Cosby at his sexual assault retrial said that its decision was only influenced by what happened in court.
7 years ago
What’s next for Cosby: House arrest, hearing that may resemble a ‘mini-trial’
At sentencing, Cosby will have the right to speak on his own behalf, and attorneys on both sides will present evidence related to the penalty he should receive.
7 years ago
Mumia Abu-Jamal case back in court in Philly for hearing on latest appeal effort
Mumia Abu-Jamal was convicted of the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner.
7 years ago
Cosby’s lawyers expected to raise self-incrimination argument on appeal
As Bill Cosby awaits his sentencing date, one big question is brewing: What are the entertainer's best grounds to appeal his conviction?
7 years ago
Listen 2:30Suit against drugmakers over opioids remanded to state court
A federal judge has ruled that Delaware's lawsuit against drug manufacturers, distributors and drugstores over the opioid crisis should be sent back to state court.
7 years ago
Philadelphia ordered to release details of Amazon HQ2 bid
The city has 30 days to release its bid.
7 years ago
Guest: Laura Benshoff Thursday’s guilty verdict in the trial of Bill Cosby will most likely send the disgra ...
Air Date: April 27, 2018 10:40 am
Listen 14:16Race not only factor in Cosby case, but it was factor that couldn’t be ignored
I was walking out of my mother’s Chestnut Hill apartment when I checked my phone and read the news of Bill Cosby’s conviction on thre ...
7 years ago
Activists rally for changes to Pa. child custody laws
The efforts of the group, known as the National Parents Organization, have inspired fierce opposition from domestic violence organizations.
7 years ago
Cosby attorneys vow to appeal guilty verdict: ‘The fight is not over’
Bill Cosby convicted of drugging and molesting a woman in first big celebrity trial of #MeToo era.
7 years ago
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