Courts & Law
Ex-cop Lane gets 2 1/2 years on Floyd killing federal charge
The sentence was well below what prosecutors and Floyd’s family sought, and sparked anger from Floyd's family members.
2 years ago
New Jersey partners with federal government to enforce abortion protections
The acting attorney general will also issue guidelines to prosecutors on charges to bring against people who try to prevent access to abortion in the state.
2 years ago
Listen 0:48N.J. advocacy groups say U.S. courts are ‘turning this country back’ on transgender rights
The founder of the Trans Affirming Alliance called the federal court ruling that prevents the DOE from enforcing rules protecting trans youth “an attack on our children.”
2 years ago
Delaware judge sets October trial date for Twitter lawsuit: Elon Musk likely to testify
The billionaire wanted to wait until February, but the chancellor ruled that such a delay lengthens the “cloud of uncertainty” over the social media giant.
2 years ago
Philly hits 300 homicides, just shy of last year’s record-setting rate
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner said more will have to be done to stem the rising tide of violence in the city.
2 years ago
Task force tracks man accused of building ghost guns in Philly
The untraceable weapons are becoming more popular for use in crime in Philly. The effort is part of a crackdown on gun show sales.
2 years ago
Philly police search for suspect in sexual assault at SEPTA Broad Street station
The incident occurred at the Snyder station before the first train came through early Monday. Video and DNA evidence could help police make a quick arrest.
2 years ago
Trial expected to begin for ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon
Bannon is charged in Washington’s federal court with defying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 committee that sought his records and testimony.
2 years ago
Are gun buyback programs worth it? The answer is complicated
Gun buyback programs don’t do much for city violence but can be helpful in other ways. Is there a way to change them to be more effective?
2 years ago
Man exonerated in Malcolm X killing sues NYC for $40 million
Lawyers for 84-year-old Muhammad Aziz filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal court in Brooklyn over Aziz’s wrongful conviction in the murder of Malcolm X.
2 years ago
Prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for armed Capitol rioter
If a judge accepts the recommendation, Reffitt’s prison sentence would be nearly three times longer than any of the more than 200 other defendants who have been sentenced.
2 years ago
Mexico captures infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero
Caro Quintero walked free in 2013 after 28 years in prison when a court overturned his sentence for the 1985 kidnapping and killing of U.S. DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena.
2 years ago
Griner lawyer: WNBA star had doctor’s note for cannabis use
Last week, Griner pleaded guilty and acknowledged possessing the canisters but said she had no criminal intent.
2 years ago
Pa. court system says it’s not responsible for county judges banning opioid addiction medication
A fight between the U.S. Department of Justice and leaders of Pennsylvania’s court system is playing out in federal court.
2 years ago
Will ongoing gun violence bring a stop-and-frisk resurgence to Philly? It wouldn’t be the first time
The much-criticized, historically racist policing tactic never actually went away, but in recent years officials had decried it and the city had moved away from its broad use.
2 years ago