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Criminal Justice
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Philadelphia
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Social Justice
Billy Penn

Partners for Justice is expanding to Philly, bringing ‘bureaucracy doulas’ to the court system

Embedded with the Philadelphia Defender Association, the new advocates will help adults and children access critical social services.

2 years ago

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NPR
Criminal Justice
Government
Law
Politics

Trump’s classified documents trial date is set. What to know about this complex case

The legal complexities tied to former President Donald Trump's classified documents case are unique.

2 years ago

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NPR
Crime
Government Accountability

Trump classified documents trial in Florida to begin in May 2024

That schedule puts the trial at the tail end of the Republican presidential primary process. Trump is currently the front-runner for the GOP nomination.

2 years ago

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NPR
Criminal Justice
Government Accountability
National
Politics

Here’s where the criminal and civil cases facing Trump stand

Former President Donald Trump faces a number of criminal charges in two cases — but that may not be all, as he faces scrutiny in other probes.

2 years ago

Pa. state Senator Vincent Hughes speaking at a podium.
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Pennsylvania’s red flag law is closer than ever to passing. Supporters say it’s key to stopping gun violence in Philly

Democratic senators in Pennsylvania are hoping that this will be the year that stronger gun laws make it to the governor’s desk.

2 years ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Gun Violence
Housing
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly landlord-tenant officer agrees to pause evictions after shooting in Kensington

The decision follows a string of shootings by landlord-tenant officers over the last several months.

2 years ago

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Gun Violence
Housing
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Court-appointed contractor shoots woman during eviction in Port Richmond, police say

Further details on what led up to the shooting have not been released.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump waves before boarding his personal plane at Miami International Airport on June 13, in Miami after his first court appearance in the classified documents case.
NPR
Criminal Justice
Elections
Government Accountability
National

Judge hears arguments for the timing of the Trump classified documents trial

Federal prosecutors want to proceed with a speedy trial to begin in December. But Trump's lawyers are seeking a delay until after the 2024 presidential election

2 years ago

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Animals
Pennsylvania
Policing
6abc

Meet the chocolate Labrador behind the arrest of Pennsylvania fugitive Michael Burham

Tucker's owners will be receiving a $2,000 reward for calling in their tip.

2 years ago

Trump is visible in front of a U.S. flag.
Criminal Justice
Elections
Government Accountability
Politics

Trump is notified he’s a target of the U.S. criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election

Such a letter often can precede an indictment; Trump got one ahead of being charged last month in a separate investigation into the mishandling of classified documents.

2 years ago

Camden County police officers hand out free steering locks to residents who drive vulnerable Hyundai and Kia cars at Yorkship Square Park in Camden. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Crime
New Jersey
Public Safety
Transportation

Unattended running cars are driving up car thefts in 3 South Jersey cities

The three South Jersey towns saw auto thefts trending upward even before the pandemic began.

2 years ago

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Law
Public Safety
Sports

Eagles rookie Jalen Carter, George athletics sued by passenger in fatal crash of Bulldogs player and staffer

A woman seriously injured in the deadly Jan. 15 car crash has sued the school’s athletics association and former Bulldogs defensive tackle Jalen Carter for damages.

2 years ago

Special Counsel Jack Smith speaks at a podium.
NPR
Government
Government Accountability
Law
National
Politics

Special counsel calls for a speedy trial in Trump’s documents case

Lawyers for the special counsel team pushed back on a bid by former President Donald Trump for an indefinite delay in the case, calling some of his arguments "baseless."

2 years ago

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Government Accountability
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson hosts emergency gun violence accountability meeting with city agencies

The meeting, which focused on "transparency and accountability," also stressed the importance of collaboration to address the gun violence crisis.

2 years ago

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Energy
Environment
Government
New Jersey

Lawsuits could delay the start of New Jersey’s first offshore wind power project

A tangle of litigation could delay the start of New Jersey’s first offshore wind energy project.

2 years ago

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