
Courts & Law
Lawmakers question whether key CIA nominee misled Congress
Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee asked about complaints of retaliation against CIA workers who alerted authorities about alleged misconduct.
6 years ago
Supreme Court takes a technological step forward
Surely but slowly, the Supreme Court is entering the 21st century.
6 years ago
Alleged plot to kill Shore police officer sparks gun, drug arrests
Police in New Jersey say an investigation of an alleged plot to kill a police officer resulted in the arrests of three people on firearm and drug charges.
6 years ago
As deadly violence rises across U.S., Philly business leaders learn to prepare
Business owners gather to learn how to prevent and react to workplace violence.
6 years ago
Delaware court failed to mail thousands of appearance notices
Some 9,500 appearance notices for criminal cases in the Delaware Court of Common Pleas were not mailed between June 1 and Oct. 3.
6 years ago
Reentry simulation shines light on recidivism in Delaware
Elected leaders, police officers and members of the criminal justice community walked a mile in a newly-released prisoner’s shoes.
6 years ago
Listen 6:00I was Krasner’s biggest supporter, and I can’t wait to protest his office
Each one of the 148,522 people who voted for Krasner can and should take a part in helping him fulfill his campaign promises. One way to do that is public pressure.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania Supreme Court orders redistricting lawsuit to proceed
A state-level challenge to how congressional districts were drawn by Republicans six years ago will proceed on a compressed schedule, a closely divided Pennsylvania Supreme Co
6 years ago
Private DelCo prison settles lawsuit over suicide for $7M
The settlement also provides for increased review of prisoners at the facility who have mental illnesses.
6 years ago
No verdict on Menendez as juror is excused; deliberations begin anew Monday
The third full day of jury deliberations in the corruption case against U.S. Sen. Bob Menenendez ended Thursday without a verdict, and the panel of 12 is losing a member.
6 years ago
6 inmates plead not guilty after deadly Delaware prison riot
Six inmates have pleaded not guilty in connection with a fatal Delaware prison uprising that occurred earlier this year.
6 years ago
Philly’s 3-year-old pot possession law: Many are fined, few are paying
Since 2014, police have handed out 6,940 citations for possession — which garners a $25 fine — and public use. That translates to $312,525 owed to the city.
6 years ago
Listen 2:44Pa. State Police seeks to shut down grand jury review of its in-house investigation policy
When a Pennsylvania State Police officer is involved in a shooting, the agency investigates the matter internally, but that approach is currently being challenged.
6 years ago
Manhattan DA’s policies offer glimpse of how Krasner might shape Philly office
Philadelphia's new DA promises an emphasis on leniency and providing options other than incarceration to low-level offenders. That seems to be working out in Manhattan.
6 years ago
Listen 4:15Police: Pennsylvania trooper saves own life with tourniquet
Cpl. Seth Kelly, 39, remained hospitalized in critical condition after suffering gunshot wounds to his neck and shoulder area and to his leg in the close-quarters gunfight.
6 years ago