
Courts & Law
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation order
The judge warned he could hold hearings and potentially refer the matter for prosecution if the administration does not take action to remedy the violation.
1 month ago
Member of cultlike Zizian group, a Delco native, says she did not kill her parents
Michelle Zajko’s denial was part of a 20-page handwritten “Open Letter to the World” her attorney provided to The Associated Press on Tuesday.
1 month ago
Delaware lawmaker gets probation for DUI crash. It was his second alcohol-related driving offense
State Rep. Hensley avoided a harsher penalty because his other offense was more than 10 years ago. The legislator says he’s on a “recovery journey.”
1 month ago
Listen 1:20Police arrested the veteran New Castle County officer in August. Now a lawsuit claims the victim's sexual orientation precipitated the attack.
1 month ago
Listen 1:31Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence planned to beat him, documents say
After he was taken into custody, Cody Balmer told police that he would have beaten Shapiro with a small sledgehammer if he had found him.
2 months ago
U.S. says it needs more time to provide information on mistakenly deported Maryland man
Lawyers for the Trump administration say they’re unable to provide information on the location and status of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported.
2 months ago
Federal judge refuses to dismiss Central Park Five’s defamation case against President Trump
The five men accused Trump of making “false and defamatory statements” about them during last year's presidential debate in Philadelphia.
2 months ago
The state's top federal prosecutor is investigating Gov. Murphy and AG Platkin over an order to local law enforcement to not help federal agents with immigration policing.
2 months ago
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis’ order comes after the Supreme Court said the administration must work to bring back the Maryland man, who was sent to a prison in El Salvador.
2 months ago
Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers
The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.
2 months ago
How Philadelphia police draw on personal experiences to respond to mental health crises
Studies over the past two decades have shown a person with serious mental illness can be over 10 times more likely to experience use of force during police interactions.
2 months ago
Philadelphia courts offer post-trial counseling to help jurors cope with secondary trauma
The service will give jurors three counseling sessions if they feel troubled after rendering a verdict.
2 months ago
Listen 1:05Del., N.J. among states suing to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution
The lawsuit is the fourth against the executive order issued just a week ago.
2 months ago
Creating and sharing deceptive AI-generated media is now a crime in New Jersey
The creation and dissemination of deceptive deepfake media is now a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
2 months ago
Los investigadores siguieron las pistas de drogas desde un cártel mexicano hasta Delaware, incautando alrededor de 35 libras de fentanilo, heroína, cocaína y “tranquilizante”.
2 months ago