
Courts & Law
Pa. Supreme Court restores Philly’s right to fight blight
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reaffirmed the city’s ability to force property owners to maintain appearances of their vacant buildings, reversing a 2015 lower court ruling.
7 years ago
Pa. House moves key amendment allowing retroactive child sex abuse suits
The state House has approved an amendment that would open a two-year window for child sex abuse victims to file ...
7 years ago
After months of waiting, gun protection bill up for a vote in Pa. House
The state House is expected to pass a proposal Tuesday making it hard ...
7 years ago
Senator Collins: Kavanaugh’s 2nd accuser should be allowed to testify
Senator Susan Collins says investigators on the Senate Judiciary Committee should reach out to Ramirez for an interview.
7 years ago
Man charged with series of Delaware sexual assaults, robberies
A 47-year-old Claymont-area man has been charged for a series of sexual assaults and robberies involving female victims in suburban New Castle County.
7 years ago
At Cosby sentencing hearing, Constand family says he ruined lives
If the court listens to the prosecution, 81-year-old Cosby will receive the maximum possible punishment under the law of 10 years in state prison.
7 years ago
Dem: Axing deputy AG would help obstruction case
Updated 3:17 p.m. — The House Judiciary Committee’s top-ranking Democrat says President Donald Tru ...
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New Jersey may require extra steps before utilities can shut off power
A new bill would require electric companies to inquire if customers suffer a health impairment before power was cut off.
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Del. investigating how 1,600 DNA samples were not added to federal database
State forensic lab failed to enter 1,600 samples of convicted felons from 2002 to 2014 into CODIS.
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As Senate hearing set for Kavanaugh, new accuser emerges
The New Yorker magazine reported Sunday night that Senate Democrats were investigating a second woman's accusation of sexual misconduct dating to the 1983-84 academic year
7 years ago
Bill Cosby’s sentencing: how we got here, what his punishment could be
The sentencing hearing may conclude with Cosby losing his freedom for the rest of his life, but his attorneys are expected to appeal.
7 years ago
Kavanaugh, Ford will testify in open hearing Thursday
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, a woman who says he sexually assaulted her.
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Sentencing options for Cosby include prison, jail, probation
Bill Cosby could be sent to prison next week.
7 years ago
Listen :59Fact Check: Can the Senate enlist the FBI to reopen a Kavanaugh investigation?
The short answer: No.
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