Courts & Law
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
The ruling resolves the key claim in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, but six others remain.
3 years ago
Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers
The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company.
3 years ago
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani and another lawyer over accessing and sharing of his personal data
The lawsuit is the latest in a new strategy by Hunter Biden to strike back against Republican allies of Donald Trump who have traded and passed around his private data
3 years ago
Judge dismisses all charges against Philly police officer Mark Dial after Eddie Irizarry killing
Dial was suspended after officials said he refused to cooperate with investigators. Police said Dial was fired in mid-September.
3 years ago
Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods under federal inquiry over reports of illegal child labor
The two major poultry producers after reports that migrant children as young as 13 have been working overnight shifts to clean the companies' plants.
3 years ago
The new infusion of recruits won’t overcome the staffing shortage, but officials say it’s a start.
3 years ago
Jailbreaks in Pennsylvania are not as common as recent events imply
A Spotlight PA analysis of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections data reveals jailbreaks aren’t as common as recent high-profile examples imply.
3 years ago
Using his position, Sen. Bob Menendez took steps to secretly aid the government of Egypt in exchange for bribes, the indictment says.
3 years ago
Federal prosecutors accuse Menendez of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars and “a lot of gold” in exchange for using his influence.
3 years ago
Philadelphia sheriff disputes controller report that her office can’t account for nearly 200 guns
On Thursday, Bilal said her office submitted a 159-page response regarding the guns on June 8 that included details of her office’s investigation.
3 years ago
Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions
A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Wake County Superior Court claims Google had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system.
3 years ago
Chester County residents continue to press officials about prison escape
"There needs to be state changes that happen in Pennsylvania in order for us to feel safe in our homes," said one resident.
3 years ago
After 911 miscues sent Philly cops to wrong location, City Council plans to hold hearings
The review comes after the botched response to a 911 call about the first victim in July’s mass shooting in Kingsessing.
3 years ago
Listen 1:14Hunter Biden plans to plead not guilty in felony gun case
The president's son was indicted last week after a plea deal with federal prosecutors fell apart.
3 years ago
Patrick Heron retired from the PPD in 2019. Between 2022 and 2023, he’s been arrested three times on more than 200 charges of sexual crimes.
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