Courts & Law
FBI, Philly DA’s office announces arrest in terrorism probe
The 17-year-old male was arrested Friday on state charges and was allegedly communicating with the group KTJ.
3 years ago
Police shoot and kill man in Kensington during traffic stop
The shooting happened just after 12:30 p.m. in the 100 block of East Willard Street.
3 years ago
Trump assails judge in 2020 election case after she warned him not to make inflammatory remarks
Chutkan said that if anyone makes “inflammatory” statements about the case, she would be inclined to move more quickly to trial to prevent any intimidation of witnesses.
3 years ago
The origins of special counsels, their powers and what to expect in the Hunter Biden probe
The appointment of a special counsel to oversee the DOJ’s probe of Hunter Biden is bringing renewed attention on the role such prosecutors have played in history.
3 years ago
Judge delivers mixed ruling on protective order in Trump’s Jan. 6 case
"Mr. Trump, like everyone else, has a First Amendment right to free speech," Judge Tanya Chutkan said. "But that right is not absolute."
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“The government now believes that the case will not resolve short of a trial,” wrote Weiss, who now can operate without day-to-day supervision from Washington.
3 years ago
A Philly dancer’s killing — over voguing — highlights the dangers Black LGBTQ Americans face
Hundreds of people gathered in Sibley's hometown of Philadelphia for his funeral on Tuesday, where they remembered him as a passionate dancer and dedicated friend.
3 years ago
How a recent court ruling could put the brakes on water and sewer privatization in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court found a state commission should not have approved the sale of a municipal sewer system to a private company.
3 years ago
White supremacist accused of threatening jury, witnesses in trial of Pittsburgh synagogue gunman
The Justice Department says Hardy Carroll Lloyd of Follansbee, West Virginia, is accused of sending threatening social media posts and emails along with comments on websites.
3 years ago
Supreme Court blocks OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal that would shield Sackler family members
The justices on Thursday agreed to a Biden administration request to put the brakes on an agreement reached last year with state and local governments.
3 years ago
Authorities dropped the more serious charge of first-degree assault for a second alleged attack against Stephanie Ledyard.
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Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Donald Trump in his 2020 election conspiracy case
Prosecutors said they want the case before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to move to trial swiftly in Washington, setting up a likely battle with defense attorneys.
3 years ago
Thomas accepted more gifts from billionaire benefactors, new ProPublica report says
The conservative justice took at least 38 vacations, 26 private jet flights, eight flights by helicopter, a dozen VIP passes to sporting events and stays at luxury resorts.
3 years ago
Archdiocese of Philadelphia settles child sex abuse case against a deceased priest for $3.5 million
The lawsuit said the church knew of similar reports about the priest dating back to the 1970s.
3 years ago
Judge rules retrial of ex-Philadelphia officer in 2020 protest actions should be held outside city
Richard Paul Nicoletti, whose previous trial ended in a mistrial, faced charges including simple assault and reckless endangerment.
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