Courts & Law
June opening expected for Graterford replacement prison in Montgomery County
More than two years behind schedule, $400 million complex in Skippack will have death-row unit.
6 years ago
Newly acquired Eagles DE Bennett charged with injuring elderly paraplegic
Authorities say Bennett was a spectator at the game in Houston.
6 years ago
Unlike much of the rest of Washington, the Supreme Court is no snowflake
At the highest court in America, it was just another day at work.
6 years ago
Cosby wants judge ousted over wife’s sex-assault advocacy
Cosby's lawyers said Thursday that some of Judge Steven O'Neill's rulings could give the appearance he's influenced by his wife's work.
6 years ago
Pa. Senate votes to make it easier to take guns from violent domestic abusers
Wednesday the Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that makes those convicted of domestic violence or subject to a restraining order turn over their guns more quickly.
6 years ago
Listen 4:43N.J. police departments ordered to identify problem cops, randomly drug test officers
Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said the new rules were part of an effort to increase “transparency and accountability.”
6 years ago
Report: Austin suspect kills himself in explosion as police move in for arrest
A man reportedly killed himself with an explosive device early Wednesday as police tried to arrest him in connection with a string of deadly bombings in the Austin area.
6 years ago
Philly towing company agrees to fine, refunds in settlement with Pennsylvania AG
The deal between George Smith Towing and the state includes the company's agreement to refund money to 28 people.
6 years ago
Jury selection for Bill Cosby retrial delayed until April 2
The start of Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial is being pushed back a few days to give both sides more time to wrangle over pretrial issues.
6 years ago
Kushner Cos. profited by false filings on NYC real estate, report says
In the AP exclusive, the news agency, working with Housing Rights Initiative, uncovered at least 80 such applications for construction in 34 buildings across NYC from 2013-16
6 years ago
Black man beaten at Charlottesville white nationalist rally is acquitted of assault
Harris, 20, suffered serious injuries during the attack, saying later that because of the beating, he had "eight staples in my head, a broken wrist and a chipped tooth."
6 years ago
After Oxfam’s sex scandal: Shocking revelations, a scramble for solutions
The Oxfam sex scandal was not a one-time news story.
6 years ago
Justice Department fires embattled FBI deputy director just short of retirement
In a statement issued immediately after his termination was announced, McCabe said the decision was politically motivated.
6 years ago
Immigration advocates warn ICE is retaliating for activism
Activists across the country say they are being targeted by federal immigration authorities for speaking out at protests and accusing the government of heavy-handed tactics.
6 years ago
Philly DA announces changes to ‘end mass incarceration’ through lighter sentences
A new directive broadens the scope of interests considered at sentencing from the direct impact on criminals and their victims to include the effect on taxpayers.
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