Crime
Prosecutor won’t oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
In a letter filed Tuesday, prosecutors with the Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s office said they would be open to delaying the July 11 sentencing for up to two weeks.
6 months ago
What to know about the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump’s 2020 election interference case
The ruling means that special counsel Jack Smith cannot proceed with significant allegations in the indictment — or must at least defend their use in future proceedings.
6 months ago
Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial
The justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts.
6 months ago
How can Philly “shut down” Kensington’s massive open-air drug market?
The city is in uncharted territory, experts say, but has some options.
6 months ago
Former Philadelphia labor union president sentenced to 4 years in embezzlement case
Prosecutors said Brian Burrows, former president of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and John Dougherty used union funds for personal expenses.
6 months ago
Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces
The justices ruled Friday that the charge of obstructing an official proceeding must include proof that the defendants tried to tamper with or destroy documents.
6 months ago
Judge in Trump classified docs case grants his request for hearing on key evidence in indictment
The order ensures further delays in a criminal case that's been snarled by significant postponements.
6 months ago
Supreme Court decision time, art behind bars, the SS United States
As SCOTUS justices get ready for summer break, we'll talk about the latest court decisions and preview coming rulings involving presidential immunity, the January 6 and more.
Air Date: June 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:27Sen. Bob Menendez’s Egypt, Qatar trip planning got ‘weird,’ Senate staffer recalls at bribery trial
The senior Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffer testified Monday that the Democrat directed that Egypt be involved in the planning for the 2021 trip.
7 months ago
Suspect charged with attempted murder after shooting injures 7 in North Philadelphia
The victims, between the ages of 16 and 46, were shot while standing outside Wednesday night. Police say one is in critical condition while the rest are stable at a hospital.
7 months ago
Police officer ‘fighting for his life’ after Kensington shooting, suspect charged
Mayor Parker said the husband, father and six-and-a-half-year veteran of PPD is on life support after Saturday’s shooting.
7 months ago
Listen 1:08Gold bars and Sen. Bob Menendez’s curiosity about their price takes central role at bribery trial
Prosecutors showed jurors multiple instances when Menendez researched the value of gold as he tried to help a businessman who authorities say bribed him with gold and cash.
7 months ago
SEPTA stepping up penalties for quality-of-life crimes
Major crimes on SEPTA are down, but some offenses have been going unchecked. The transit agency is now working to increase enforcement.
7 months ago
Prosecutors try to link alleged bribes of Sen. Bob Menendez to appointment of federal prosecutor
Before Menendez recommended Philip Sellinger be appointed as New Jersey's U.S. attorney, he asked Sellinger to look into a criminal case, prosecutors say.
7 months ago
Court upholds law taking jurisdiction over SEPTA crimes from Philly DA Larry Krasner
A divided Commonwealth Court turned down Krasner's argument that the law passed late last year by Republicans in the General Assembly violates the state Constitution.
7 months ago