Courts & Law
Prosecutors to recommend a 7 year term for N.J. contractor who stole from Sandy victims
A New Jersey couple has admitted stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than 20 victims who hired them to repair or rebuild their homes after Superstorm Sandy.
8 years ago
$210M settlement eyed in Wilmington Trust shareholder suit
Wilmington Trust has agreed to a $210 million cash settlement in a shareholder lawsuit alleging the bank fraudulently concealed billions of dollars in bad loans.
8 years ago
Mayor strongly defends Wildwood police after beach incident
A Philadelphia woman seen on video being punched in the head by a police officer on a New Jersey beach said Tuesday she didn’t spit ...
8 years ago
In win for privacy rights, court says police need warrant to search area around home
In other words, police can't just look on property or peek in windows, see something they think is illegal and start searching without a warrant.
8 years ago
Sex-abusing doctor’s patients: No justice in Philadelphia; is this a coverup?
A slew of patients who accuse Dr. Ricardo Cruciani of sexual misconduct in Philadelphia have yet to see authorities pursue a felony case against him.
8 years ago
New Jersey to ramp up homeland security efforts at the Jersey Shore this summer
Investigators from the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOSHP) will focus on coastal towns that attract mass gatherings.
8 years ago
Wildwood officers reassigned amid probe of video of beach altercation
Wildwood police said on its Facebook page that 20-year-old Emily Weinman of Philadelphia faces multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest.
8 years ago
More LGBT issues loom as justices near wedding cake decision
Several legal disputes are pending over wedding services.
8 years ago
Catholic dioceses receive copy of grand jury investigation report
The 884-page report covers the findings across the six dioceses, which, in addition to Erie, include: Harrisburg, Allentown, Pittsburgh, Scranton and Greensburg.
8 years ago
Former state AG Kathleen Kane loses appeal of criminal conviction
A three-judge Superior Court panel rejected arguments made by Kane, who has remained out on $75,000 bail since her October 2016 sentencing to 10 to 23 months in jail.
8 years ago
Harvey Weinstein charged with rape after surrendering to N.Y. police
Harvey Weinstein surrendered Friday to authorities at a police station in New York City.
8 years ago
Mariner East construction, operation halted again in Chester County
“I find there to be an imminent risk to the public and a need for immediate relief and further study to be done," the judge wrote.
8 years ago
Federal court upholds Boyertown school bathroom policy; appeal likely
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has upheld the policy of a Berks County school allowing transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice.
8 years ago
Listen 2:55Transgender case in Berks County school district heads to court
It's one of three cases involving transgender equality which will be heard across the nation this week.
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