Courts & Law
Pa. prepares to sue over expected Trump vehicle emission changes
State Attorney General Josh Shapiro said if emissions standards are indeed rolled back, he plans to file suit against the federal government.
6 years ago
Philadelphia man arrested in sexual assaults, armed robberies
He's suspected in the sexual assaults of three women earlier this month near Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park
6 years ago
After parking lot shooting, Florida’s ‘stand your ground’ law scrutinized again
Under Florida's stand your ground law, a person in fear for his or her life is justified in using deadly force to stop an attack.
6 years ago
Sports apparel company with Philly tie accused of racial discrimination
The federal complaint accuses the company of harassing and retaliating against a longtime employee because he is black — and favoring white employees over black employees.
6 years ago
Government unable to track hundreds of parents it separated from their children
As many as 463 parents may have been deported or have voluntarily left the U.S. without their children
6 years ago
Sessions laughs at “Lock Her Up” chant at DC speech
Attorney General Jeff Sessions laughed at a "Lock Her Up" chant and repeated the words during a speech Tuesday at a high school leadership summit.
6 years ago
More city money for anti-eviction efforts brings expanded access to legal services for tenants
In eviction cases, research has found, the vast majority of tenants do not have access to lawyers, while the vast majority of landlords do.
6 years ago
ICE contracts with local governments can be ended quickly
Typically, all it takes is 30 to 120 days notice to terminate these agreements. ICE's contract with Philadelphia can be called off with just 30 days notice.
6 years ago
Board recommends Bill Cosby be found a sexually violent predator
Cosby is scheduled for sentencing Sept. 24. A message was left with his lawyer.
6 years ago
New Jersey puts temporary hold on marijuana cases
New Jersey's attorney general has announced an immediate adjournment of all marijuana cases in municipal courts statewide.
6 years ago
Sandy relief worker allegedly sought bribes, fees from storm victims
To date, New Jersey has charged 220 people with Sandy-related fraud and recovered more than $2 million.
6 years ago
Attorney for Maria Butina says ‘whole story’ is still not known about his client
The Justice Department charged Butina on Monday with conspiring to defraud the United States and acting as an unregistered foreign agent. She faces up to 15 years in prison.
6 years ago
NYPD officer faces police charges in Eric Garner’s chokehold death
The officials had been waiting to see whether federal prosecutors would bring criminal charges but decided to move forward.
6 years ago
Superstorm Sandy contractor gets 10-year prison term
6 years ago