Courts & Law
6 members of Lansdowne family feared dead in house fire and shooting, prosecutor says
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer cautioned that the probe is in its early stages.
2 years ago
Philadelphia lawyer accused of falsely claiming to represent family of boy killed by police
The misconduct allegations against J. Conor Corcoran, a civil litigation lawyer, were detailed in a petition filed by the state’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel in December.
2 years ago
Trump’s presidential bid hangs in the balance in Supreme Court case. Here’s what to know
Many legal observers expect the court will reverse the Colorado ruling rather than remove the leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination from the ballot.
2 years ago
The Supreme Court seems poised to reject efforts to kick Trump off the ballot over the Capitol riot
A decision upholding the Colorado decision would amount to a declaration from the Supreme Court that Trump did engage in insurrection and is barred from holding office.
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The court refuted claims that N.J. residents' refusal to wear face masks at school board meetings during the COVID constituted protected speech under the First Amendment.
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Philly man freed after nearly 40 years in prison after murder conviction in 1984 fire is reversed
Harold Staten, 71, was convicted in 1986 of setting an early morning fire that killed a man in a north Philadelphia row house in October 1984.
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Project Veritas admits there was no evidence of election fraud at Erie, Pa. post office in 2020
The statements from Project Veritas and founder James O’Keefe came as a lawsuit filed against them by a Pennsylvania postmaster was settled.
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Jury finds Michigan school shooter’s mother Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter
Prosecutors say Jennifer Crumbley was grossly negligent when she failed to tell Oxford High School that the family had guns.
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Unionizing would allow the players to negotiate not only over salary but working conditions, including practice hours and travel.
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Federal appeals court rules Trump doesn’t have broad immunity from prosecution
Trump almost certainly will appeal the ruling either to the full D.C. Circuit or to the Supreme Court.
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Pennsylvania statewide court agency’s website hit by disabling cyberattack, officials say
The courts agency, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, did not immediately identify the attackers or a motive.
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Police confirm sexual assault charges against 5 members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team
The investigation, reopened in 2022, found reasonable and probable grounds to bring the charges, which could bring jail time if there are convictions.
2 years ago
Judge rules escape charge against convicted murderer Cavalcante can proceed to trial
The judge found there is enough evidence to forward to county court for trial all of the charges against Danilo Cavalcante, including burglary, trespassing and car theft.
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Penn accused of illegally favoring students of wealthy families
The lawsuit alleges they conspired in a scheme to “price fix” financial aid and college admissions in violation of federal antitrust laws.
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According to authorities, Justin Mohn surrendered his medical marijuana card to become a gun owner, showing that he was “aware of his actions and proud of his consequences.”
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