Courts & Law

The sentence pronounced Friday by Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan cements Trump’s conviction while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of jail.

The “landmark” settlement with PUC stems from a 2019 home explosion in South Philadelphia that killed two people and caused $1.4 million in property damage.

The department plans to release Jack Smith’s findings on Trump’s efforts to undo 2020's election results but will keep under wraps findings on hoarding classified documents.

The U.S. Justice Department says Hazleton's method of electing council members citywide instead of by districts illegally dilutes the political power of its Hispanic voters.

The goal is to prevent young people from getting a criminal record and time in jail, giving them a better shot at reducing recidivism.

The lawyers agreed in a letter to the court that the deadline to bring an indictment against Luigi Mangione can be extended from Jan. 18 to Feb. 17.

The truck explosion came hours after a driver rammed a truck into a crowd in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people.

The attack unfolded on Bourbon Street, known worldwide as one of the largest destinations for New Year’s Eve parties.

Investigators found multiple improvised explosives, including two pipe bombs that were concealed within coolers and wired for remote detonation, per a state police bulletin.

Fulton County officials allowed outside inspection as part of an effort to find election fraud that then-President Trump falsely claimed existed after his 2020 loss.

Sebastian Zapeta has been indicted on murder and arson charges in connection with Debrina Kawam's killing.

A judge rejected the former New Jersey senator's request to delay his sentencing for his conviction on bribery charges until his wife finishes her trial on similar charges.

Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court.

Judges said that the number of assaults and threats at Philadelphia’s courthouses has increased year over year.

Wendell Smallwood Jr. is accused of submitting fraudulent tax returns and applications for hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 pandemic aid programs.