Courts & Law
Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies as part of a legal challenge to her candidacy
Greene's appearance in an Atlanta court Friday made her the first GOP member of Congress to testify publicly about Jan. 6.
2 years ago
Ex-Delaware legislator acquitted of falsifying alcohol testing records of state employees
Walker was charged in her role as deputy director at the state agency that stores and tests drugs seized by police. She is now state director of nursing.
2 years ago
Ex-Philly police officer charged in beating of mother during 2020 unrest
Kardos is accused of beating Rickia Young amid the unrest following the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in West Philadelphia.
2 years ago
Wilmington prep school leader charged with child porn 8 years after headmaster faced same allegation
The arrest of William Ushler, 53, came after a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
2 years ago
Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate
The notice came minutes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision handed down by a federal judge in Florida earl
2 years ago
Will the government have a better shot at convicting Johnson at a second trial?
Philly trial attorneys weigh in on who gets the advantage in a retrial – prosecution or defense?
2 years ago
The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say
Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle's decision hinged on a definition of the word "sanitation" that public health experts and legal scholars say missed the mark.
2 years ago
‘Important for closure’: Diocese of Camden reaches $87.5 million settlement with sex abuse victims
Though the money is important, an attorney says the settlement means validation for his clients and having "their voice heard."
2 years ago
Judge declares a mistrial in Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson trial
The verdict followed roughly three weeks of testimony in the federal trial. Johnson’s political future was at stake. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.
2 years ago
Listen 5:16Florida judge voids U.S. mask mandate for planes, other travel
The CDC recently extended the mask mandate to allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant responsible for the vast majority of cases in the U.S.
2 years ago
Speed camera ticketing starts through I-95 work zone in Wilmington
After several months of issuing warnings for drivers speeding through the I-95 work zone, tickets will now be mailed to those breaking the 45-mph speed limit.
2 years ago
Suit seeks to overturn renewed Philadelphia mask mandate
Attorney Thomas W. King III said the city’s emergency order went against Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations and “imposed a renegade standard."
2 years ago
Rutgers Business School accused of trying to boost ranking by padding job numbers
Two lawsuits from the same New Jersey law firm claim the school lied about the job placement success of its MBA program to gain prestige.
2 years ago
No verdict yet in federal bribery trial of Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson
The panel has deliberated for roughly 12 hours. It will resume discussions on Monday following a break for the holidays.
2 years ago
Man blaming Trump’s ‘orders’ for riot actions found guilty
Jurors deliberated less than three hours before their verdict, rejecting Thompson's novel defense.
2 years ago