Courts & Law

The algorithm is supposed to make the criminal sentencing in Pa. fairer. Critics say it will exacerbate inequities.

The case stems from the district's 2016 decision to boost taxes despite having cash reserves.

"Somewhere along the way Mr. Cohen appears to have lost his moral compass," the judge said. "As a lawyer, Mr. Cohen should have known better."

They've also asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court this month to release the 81-year-old disgraced comedian from a state prison near Philadelphia while the appeal proceeds.

A suit brought by seven residents fails on all four requirements.

The lawsuit filed by The Institute for Justice argues the requirement creates employment barriers for ex-offenders.

Civil asset forfeitures tends to happen more often in cities and towns in New Jersey with higher minority populations

Lowery Brown, 52, was convicted by a jury in October of bribery, conflict of interest and failure to properly file a financial disclosure report.

Company says ruling will allow it to complete surveys. New Jersey landowners await ruling from different judge

Selling homes seized by law enforcement was supposed to improve communities. But a new WHYY investigation found it's added to blight in some of Philly's poorest neighborhoods.

The result is that people can use Medicaid money for pregnancy-related Planned Parenthood services. Now, this is not for abortion-related services.

The DA auctions off seized homes to the highest bidder, for cash that went back to the law enforcement agencies. The legal process is known as civil asset forfeiture.

Authorities are investigating the dissemination of anti-Semitic pamphlets in Pittsburgh neighborhoods, including the one in which a gunma ...

The judge could make a decision Tuesday.

There is no allegation that either Cohen or Manafort conspired with the Russians who were waging that attack on the 2016 election.