
Courts & Law
26 killed in church attack in Texas’ deadliest mass shooting
A man dressed in black tactical-style gear and armed with an assault rifle opened fire inside a church in South Texas on Sunday, killing 26 people and wounding about 20 others
7 years ago
Ex-prosecutor Bruce Castor: Cosby paid Constand millions of dollars
Castor alleges the women harmed his reputation and cost him a chance to return as DA in suburban Philadelphia by publicly criticizing him and suing him for defamation.
7 years ago
Bowe Bergdahl's sentence: No prison time
During a sentencing hearing Friday, Bergdahl was sentenced to dishonorable discharge, loss of pay and benefits, and reduction in rank from sergeant to private.
7 years ago
Messages sharp, simple in Pennsylvania judicial races
As the Republican and Democratic parties compete for seven appellate court judgeships, ads are hard-hitting.
7 years ago
Listen 4:03Federal judge tips hand in dispute between Philly, DOJ over ‘sanctuary city’ sanctions
Ruling expected soon on whether Trump administration can withhold grant money in retaliation for city shielding immigrants from ICE agents.
7 years ago
Attorneys offer final pitches to the jury in Menendez corruption trial
New Jersey's senior senator is accused of accepting bribes from a longtime friend in return for government favors.
7 years ago
Weinstein's ex-company wants sworn testimony from producer
A Delaware judge will wait until a January hearing to decide whether Harvey Weinstein's demand for corporate records should be granted.
7 years ago
Facing up to ‘national security challenge of the 21st century’
Leading up to the 2016 election, “agents of a hostile foreign power” involved in “sophisticated misinformation campaigns” targeted Americans through social media.
7 years ago
Listen 4:267 statewide court seats open in upcoming Pa. election
The highest-profile race is for a seat on the state Supreme Court, and seats are also open on the Superior and Commonwealth courts.
7 years ago
Former N.J. police chief charged with beating prisoner, hate crime
Bordentown Township's former top cop is also accused of using police dogs to intimidate African-Americans at high school basketball games
7 years ago
Delaware considers suing opioid manufacturers, distributors
A national legal team will help Delaware determine what action to take against the opioid industry for contributing to the opioid epidemic in the First State.
7 years ago
Oreskes resigns as NPR news chief after harassment report
Oreskes said in a statement Wednesday that he was deeply sorry to the people he hurt.
7 years ago
Top NPR News editor placed on leave after two women allege sexual harassment in ’90s
Two women have accused Michael Oreskes of sexual harassment. The alleged incidents took place in the '90s while he worked at the New York Times.
7 years ago
Bribery definition in play as Bob Menendez closings approach
Attorneys in the bribery trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez gathered on Tuesday to hash out the legal instructions the judge is to give to ...
7 years ago