
Courts & Law
FBI searches Ocean County woods for evidence in boys' 1975 disappearance
FBI agents have searched a wildlife refuge along the Jersey Shore as they investigate the decades-old disappearance of two boys who were roommates at a state facility.
8 years ago
Sexual harassment cases often rejected by courts
The standard for harassment under the law is high, and only an estimated 3 percent to 6 percent of the cases ever make it to trial.
8 years ago
Complaints of excessive police force plummet in Camden
Barring a turbulent end to 2017, the year could end with fewer than 20 complaints — down from 65 in 2014.
8 years ago
Redina’s story: A mother’s troubled journey home from prison
Redina Rodriguez was released from Pa. state prison one year ago and says she wants to change. But the odds of her staying out are long, while the stakes couldn't be higher.
8 years ago
Listen 29:15The poverty penalty: Should states suspend driver’s licenses for court scofflaws?
When it comes to court debt, most states — including Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey — will suspend your driver’s license un ...
8 years ago
Does cellphone-sweeping ‘StingRay’ technology go too far?
Civil liberties and privacy groups are increasingly raising objections to the suitcase-sized devices known as StingRays.
8 years ago
Gorsuch establishes conservative cred in 1st year on court
The 50-year-old justice has been almost exactly what conservatives hoped for and liberals dreaded when he joined the court in April.
8 years ago
Does the Meek Mill case reflect problems with probation in Philly?
Philadelphia's top public defender, Keir Bradford-Grey argues the Philadelphia rapper's case "amplifies the problem."
8 years ago
Listen 10:12Another man’s confession, DNA evidence may pave way for new hearing in 1980 slaying
Leroy Evans has spent three decades in prison for a homicide he denies committing. His attorney believes new evidence could clear Evans' name in the Chester City case.
8 years ago
Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein supervises Mueller probe but he’s also a witness
Legal ethics experts said they are puzzling over the issue.
8 years ago
DOJ gives funding advantage to cities cooperating with immigration authorities
The news comes not long after a number of federal courts blocked the Trump administration from attempting to keep grant funding from sanctuary cities.
8 years ago
With protected status ending in 2019, Haitians in the Philadelphia region weigh tough options
On Monday, the Trump Administration announced it will end a program that protects an estimated 4,800 Haitians in New Jersey and Pennsylva ...
8 years ago
Listen 3:02Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57M riders, drivers
Uber is coming clean about its cover-up of a year-old hacking attack.
8 years ago
Facing Title IX discrimination suit, Penn settles with student accused of rape
U.S. District Judge John Padova tossed out several of the plaintiff’s claims, including that the school’s investigation was racially motivated, finding no evidence of that.
8 years ago