Courts & Law
White racist gets life sentence for Buffalo market massacre
Gendron pleaded guilty in November to charges including murder and domestic terrorism motivated by hate. The terrorism charge carries an automatic life sentence.
1 year ago
DA Krasner talks next steps following failed GOP impeachment effort
With Democrats now in control of the state House, many believe there’s a chance the impeachment effort could be abandoned. Krasner said he’s focusing on solving cases.
1 year ago
Listen 10:00Gore, best known for Gore-Tex fabric, is the latest company to be sued for allegedly polluting communities with the toxic class of chemicals PFAS.
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Delaware man who waved Confederate flag in Capitol on Jan. 6 gets three years in prison
Prosecutors wanted the sentence to reflect the “gravity’’ of Kevin Seefried’s crimes. The defendant’s lawyer says he knows “history may view him as a racist.”
1 year ago
Win in court doesn’t assure more Pennsylvania school funding
Scholars who have studied school funding litigation in dozens of states say there may be many more steps to come.
1 year ago
Yeadon’s embattled police department has a new chief. What will he bring to the table?
Yeadon Borough recently swore in Henry Giammarco Jr. as its new police chief. The borough’s top officials said their feud is behind them and hope this will be a fresh start.
1 year ago
Lack of judges will delay civil matters in 6 N.J. counties, including 3 in South Jersey
N.J. Supreme Court Justice Stuart Rabner announced that due to the number of vacancies on the bench, six counties will suspend civil trials.
1 year ago
At Philadelphia jury duty this week, ‘Go Birds’ is an acceptable roll call answer
Prospective jurors were invited to show up at the courthouse in their best Eagles gear.
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Judge deems Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional
The judge said students who live in school districts with low property values and incomes do not get the same opportunities and resources as those in high-income districts.
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Listen 5:47Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians may soon be kicked off Medicaid
All told, state caseworkers must resume enforcing eligibility rules April 1 for more than 3.6 million people who are on Medicaid.
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Chester receiver asks bankruptcy court to put brakes on $276.5 million DELCORA sale
The receiver’s office believes the city of Chester should maintain its previous assets — or at the very least be compensated.
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Veteran prosecutor returns to Philly DA’s homicide unit following ‘road rage’ incident
Assistant District Attorney Anthony Voci was sent to the insurance fraud unit after the September 2020 incident that sent a young woman to jail.
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Listen 1:38The Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center closed in 2021. County officials believe a new building, model, and proper oversight will lead to different results.
1 year ago
N.J. man charged with throwing Molotov cocktail at synagogue
The 26-year-old Clifton man was due to make his initial appearance Thursday in federal court in Newark, and it wasn’t known if he has an attorney.
1 year ago
Eagles offensive guard Josh Sills indicted on rape, kidnapping charges in Ohio
The NFL says Sills may not practice, play or travel with the team after being indicted on rape and kidnapping charges in Ohio.
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