
Courts & Law
Another man’s confession, DNA evidence may pave way for new hearing in 1980 slaying
Leroy Evans has spent three decades in prison for a homicide he denies committing. His attorney believes new evidence could clear Evans' name in the Chester City case.
7 years ago
DOJ gives funding advantage to cities cooperating with immigration authorities
The news comes not long after a number of federal courts blocked the Trump administration from attempting to keep grant funding from sanctuary cities.
7 years ago
With protected status ending in 2019, Haitians in the Philadelphia region weigh tough options
On Monday, the Trump Administration announced it will end a program that protects an estimated 4,800 Haitians in New Jersey and Pennsylva ...
7 years ago
Listen 3:02Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57M riders, drivers
Uber is coming clean about its cover-up of a year-old hacking attack.
7 years ago
Facing Title IX discrimination suit, Penn settles with student accused of rape
U.S. District Judge John Padova tossed out several of the plaintiff’s claims, including that the school’s investigation was racially motivated, finding no evidence of that.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers battle sexual misconduct with bill to ban settlement secrecy
Pa. Sen. Judy Schwank, D-Reading, has introduced a bill to ban nondisclosure agreements in sexual misconduct settlements.
7 years ago
Charles Manson, whose cult slayings horrified world, dead at 83
Charles Manson, the hippie cult leader who became the hypnotic-eyed face of evil across America, died Sunday after nearly a half-century in prison. He was 83.
7 years ago
Why so few women of color in the wave of accusers? ‘Stakes higher’
In the weeks since dozens of women have accused movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of rape or harassment, women and men of color have been largely absent from the national furor.
7 years ago
FBI report on black ‘extremists’ raises new monitoring fears
An FBI report on black "extremists" is stirring fears of a return to a time when the bureau spied on civil rights groups.
7 years ago
No new bail hearing scheduled for Meek Mill
The Philadelphia judge who sentenced rapper Meek Mill to prison has been asked to recuse herself from the case.
7 years ago
Republicans lose again: The liberation of Bob Menendez
Amidst the rare glut of good news for Democrats, it’s easy to overlook the liberation of Bob Menendez.
7 years ago
Mistrial in Menendez corruption case
Department of Justice prosecutors had accused the New Jersey Democrat and wealthy Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen of engaging in a bribery scheme.
7 years ago
Listen 2:38Inside a Pa. prison, a parenting movement grows
Inmates at Graterford state prison have been leading a program aimed at keeping fathers connected with their children. What happens after these fathers come home?
7 years ago
Listen 5:56N.J. launching $1 million effort to help prevent conflicts between police, citizens
Videos airing on television, social media, and in movie theaters will provide tips to help ensure encounters between police and residents are safe and mutually respectful.
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