Courts & Law
Some worry Pa. court’s congressional map dilutes black votes
The 2rd district now appears to have nearly 10 percent fewer black voters than the corresponding district did in the previous map.
8 years ago
Corruption trial of former Philly sheriff, associate underway
John Green will be taking the stand to testify in his defense. Also planning to testify is his successor who has been granted immunity in the case.
8 years ago
Outside expert advises Pa. Supreme Court in drawing congressional district map
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is expected to decide Monday where Pennsylvania’s congressional boundaries will fall for the next two election cycles.
8 years ago
The Russia Investigations: Mueller indicts the ‘Internet Research Agency’
Much of what Mueller's office charges was already public. But the 37-page indictment also includes a number of fascinating new insights.
8 years ago
Russians charged with election meddling, Trump claims vindication
The indictment, brought by the office of special counsel Robert Mueller, represents the most direct allegation to date of illegal Russian meddling during the election.
8 years ago
FBI received tip on Florida suspect but did not investigate
In a statement issued Friday, the agency acknowledged that the tip should have been shared with the FBI's Miami office and investigated, but it was not.
8 years ago
On Jan. 31, when Jose Nuñez Martinez showed up in Philadelphia for a mandatory interview to adjust his status, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested him.
8 years ago
Listen 1:30Timeline: The battle over Pennsylvania’s congressional district map
Pennsylvania’s congressional map has been recognized nationally as having some of the starkest examples of gerrymandering in the countr ...
8 years ago
Philly plan for safe-injection site ‘oxymoronic,’ U.S. attorney says
Federal prosecutor opposes opening a facility for illegal drug use in Philadelphia. City officials say it's part of an effort to get users into treatment — and save lives.
8 years ago
Listen 2:22Chemist charged with taking cyanide, dumping in suburban Philly storm drain
Reached at his home on Wednesday morning, O'Rourke said didn't want to comment. A message seeking comment from his lawyer wasn't returned.
8 years ago
Open letter stirs controversy for blasting ‘believe the victim’ approach to campus sex assaults
The letter, signed by nearly 140 people, was just the latest wrinkle in a growing debate about how colleges and universities investigate campus sexual assault allegations.
8 years ago
Listen 2:09N.J. authorities charge seven with selling guns in Camden trafficked from Ohio
Two defendants from Ohio and five from New Jersey were charged with racketeering, which could carry a 20-year prison sentence.
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