Courts & Law
Recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling could be opening for Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal
Abu-Jamal, a former journalist and member of the Black Panther Party, was found guilty of killing Philadelphia Police Officer Danial Faulkner in December 1981.
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Cosby juror: Comedian’s talk of Quaaludes led to conviction
The jury that convicted Bill Cosby at his sexual assault retrial said that its decision was only influenced by what happened in court.
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What’s next for Cosby: House arrest, hearing that may resemble a ‘mini-trial’
At sentencing, Cosby will have the right to speak on his own behalf, and attorneys on both sides will present evidence related to the penalty he should receive.
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Mumia Abu-Jamal case back in court in Philly for hearing on latest appeal effort
Mumia Abu-Jamal was convicted of the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner.
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Cosby’s lawyers expected to raise self-incrimination argument on appeal
As Bill Cosby awaits his sentencing date, one big question is brewing: What are the entertainer's best grounds to appeal his conviction?
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Listen 2:30Suit against drugmakers over opioids remanded to state court
A federal judge has ruled that Delaware's lawsuit against drug manufacturers, distributors and drugstores over the opioid crisis should be sent back to state court.
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Philadelphia ordered to release details of Amazon HQ2 bid
The city has 30 days to release its bid.
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Guest: Laura Benshoff Thursday’s guilty verdict in the trial of Bill Cosby will most likely send the disgra ...
Air Date: April 27, 2018 10:40 am
Listen 14:16Race not only factor in Cosby case, but it was factor that couldn’t be ignored
I was walking out of my mother’s Chestnut Hill apartment when I checked my phone and read the news of Bill Cosby’s conviction on thre ...
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Activists rally for changes to Pa. child custody laws
The efforts of the group, known as the National Parents Organization, have inspired fierce opposition from domestic violence organizations.
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Cosby attorneys vow to appeal guilty verdict: ‘The fight is not over’
Bill Cosby convicted of drugging and molesting a woman in first big celebrity trial of #MeToo era.
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Listen 5:08New study on probation in Pa. finds problem is bigger than Meek Mill
Pennsylvania holds the dubious distinction of having one of the largest populations of people under court supervision in the country.
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Listen 5:28Opening church doors, closing cases of Philly defendants
During three days of hearings at Cheltenham church, those with city warrants can resolve longstanding cases.
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Listen 1:54Wilmington Trust trial goes to the jury
After six and a half weeks of trial, attorneys representing four former Wilmington Trust executives accused of bank fraud concluded their closing arguments.
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Jury gets case after Cosby painted as predator, victim
The jury in Bill Cosby's sexual assault case began deliberating Wednesday in the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era
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