Bobby Allyn
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Montco’s preliminary tally for Cosby trials cost tops $400,000
Whether Cosby must reimburse the county for the costs of his two trials as part of his sentence – or if taxpayers will pick up some of the tab – will be decided in the fall
7 years ago
Family pleads for mercy, sentencing delayed in Renee Tartaglione’s $2 million scam
A jury last year convicted Renee Tartaglione on 53 charges including theft, fraud and tax evasion.
7 years ago
Huge jury awards often pared before going to compensate victims of Philly police abuse
City officials are concerned because, nearly every year, Philadelphia taxpayers are on the hook for about $10 million total to settle claims of police abuse and misconduct.
7 years ago
Listen 5:13Exonerated after 25 years in prison, Philly man gets record-setting $10 million from city
Anthony Wright was granted a new trial in the 1991 slaying on the basis of new DNA evidence, and a jury acquitted him in 2016.
7 years ago
Federal judge says Philly’s sanctuary city policies made ‘in good faith,’ delivers blow to Sessions
Mayor Jim Kenney declares U.S. ruling “total and complete victory” for Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Listen 2:25Philly protest, dozens more blast Trump for splitting up families at Mexican border
The Center City protesters were among thousands of immigrant advocates in more than 30 cities who took to the streets to assail the policy.
7 years ago
Philly judge says he doesn’t have authority to reassign Meek Mill’s case
Common Pleas Judge Genece Brinkley has presided over Mill’s case since his 2007 arrest on drug and gun charges. The rapper and the longtime judge have publicly feuded.
7 years ago
Sex-abusing doctor’s patients: No justice in Philadelphia; is this a coverup?
A slew of patients who accuse Dr. Ricardo Cruciani of sexual misconduct in Philadelphia have yet to see authorities pursue a felony case against him.
7 years ago
Federal court upholds Boyertown school bathroom policy; appeal likely
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has upheld the policy of a Berks County school allowing transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice.
7 years ago
Listen 2:55Philly Shipyard laying off 275 workers amid slump in vessel orders
Philly Shipyard executives say they plan to eliminate 275 jobs starting in July. The company is looking to cut costs as new orders for vessels dramatically slow down.
7 years ago
Forget ambulance chasing, personal injury law firms are now waiting for you at the hospital
Geo-fencing has been deployed by retailers for years. Bringing it into health care spaces, however, is raising alarm among privacy experts.
7 years ago
Listen 5:31Bucks murderer of 4 men sentenced to life, accomplice may get death penalty
A lawyer for Cosmo DiNardo called the deaths a 'sad, senseless tragedy.'
7 years ago
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