Courts & Law

In 2018, Chester City was dubbed one the “murder capitals of America.” But crime is down, including the rate of homicides.

A federal grand jury added 19 charges to the 44 counts previously levied against Robert Bowers, 46, of Baldwin, Pennsylvania.

Bill Baroni is scheduled to appear in court in Newark on Feb. 26, according to an order filed by a federal judge last week.

Stone was arrested Friday in South Florida but the grand jury that indicted him operates in the nation's capital, so he could eventually face trial in Washington.

Robert Mueller's investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign is "close to being completed," say acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker.

The charges are linked to a years-long federal probe into the operations of Local 98, Philadelphia’s powerful electricians' union.

Roger Stone is just another entitled rich guy who’s too weak to take the heat. 

An environmental advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit against a Jersey Shore town, saying the action is to protect public beach access. 

Abu-Jamal is serving life without parole after his death sentence was thrown out over flawed jury instructions. He was convicted of killing a Philadelphia police officer.

Stone's next court appearance is expected to be in Washington although it isn't clear when.

Advocates for a free press are challenging an Interior Department proposal to limit requests for access to public records under the federal Freedom of Information Act.

The Trump administration on Friday will start forcing some asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases wind through U.S. courts.

The Senate committee did not immediately confirm the subpoena. It ordinarily holds its Russia-related hearings in private.

The suit claims a school staff member molested a 17-year-old in Cape Henlopen High School. It alleges the incident was just one of many instances of inappropriate behavior.

A third candidate is running against Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams, who’s battling sexual harassment allegations.