Courts & Law
New Jersey man formally sentenced to 8 years in prison after racist rant went viral
Edward Mathews sparked outrage in his Mount Laurel community.
3 years ago
Former Philly labor leader Johnny Doc found guilty of 70 counts of fraud and embezzlement
After a trial that lasted six weeks, a jury convicted Dougherty of most charges related to funds he stole from the union he once led.
3 years ago
Snippets and short summaries of texts and emails sent by Perry, a top Trump ally, have emerged publicly for the first time as part of a court filing that was unsealed.
3 years ago
Prosecutors cite Trump’s history of false election claims as evidence of motive
In a new court filing, prosecutors said Trump had a record of refusing to honor the peaceful transition of power.
3 years ago
Suspect charged with murder in fatal stabbing at Center City Macy’s; victim identified
The guard who was killed has been identified as 27-year-old Eric Harrison.
3 years ago
Philly immigrant groups accuse federal officials of preying on people passing through courthouse
The group says immigration officials are lurking inside and outside the courts to catch undocumented immigrants and hold them.
3 years ago
The Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The justices on Monday seemed by turns reluctant to break up an exhaustively negotiated agreement, but also leery of somehow rewarding the Sacklers.
3 years ago
Fatal stabbing at Center City Macy’s alarms many
The stabbing happened just before 11 a.m. Monday at 13th and Market streets, one block from City Hall.
3 years ago
U.S. Marshals join search for escaped Philadelphia prisoner Gino Hagenkotter
The U.S. Marshals have joined the effort now that it's been more than a day since Gino Hagenkotter was last in custody.
3 years ago
For years, the FBI quietly stopped tracking anti-Arab violence and hate crimes
When the FBI developed its program to collect hate crime data, it included a category for anti-Arab incidents. But this code was dropped, masking the scale of the problem.
3 years ago
Executions are on the rise in the U.S., even as public support wanes
Twenty-four executions have been carried out in 2023 — five more than last year, the Death Penalty Information Center says.
3 years ago
Appeals court says Trump isn’t immune from Jan. 6 riot lawsuits
The ruling stems from several lawsuits brought by Capitol Police officers and Democratic members of Congress seeking civil damages from Trump related to the events of Jan. 6.
3 years ago
Wrongfully convicted Philadelphia man released from prison after 27 years, prosecutors say
Eddie Ramirez, 47, has spent the last 27 years behind bars after he was convicted of killing Joyce Dennis, a laundromat employee who was found brutally beaten to death.
3 years ago
Prisoner escapes from facility in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg section; search underway
The man being sought has been identified as 34-year-old Gino Hagenkotter.
3 years ago
Proposed ban on wearing ski masks, balaclavas in public places may soon become law in Philadelphia
Fines would be $250 and up to $2,000 if done during criminal activity.
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