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President Joe Biden, from left, walking with his sister Valerie Biden Owens and his son Hunter Biden, shows off his Team USA jacket as he walks toward Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, July 26, 2024, en route to Camp David for the weekend. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Courts & Law

Hunter Biden set to be sentenced on gun charges in November

Sentencing is set for Nov. 13 in Wilmington, Delaware. The president's son could face up to 25 years in prison, but as a first-time offender he may avoid prison entirely.

1 year ago

Judge's gavel on wooden table with law books. (bigstockphoto.com)
Courts & Law

Falls Township public works director charged with theft, forgery

A spokesperson from the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said Lawson was arraigned Wednesday, with bail set at $100,000 unsecured.

1 year ago

Timothy Piazza is seen with his parents in a file photo
Courts & Law
6abc

2 former Penn State students plead guilty in 2017 fraternity hazing death

Brendan Young and Daniel Casey pleaded guilty to 14 counts of hazing and a single count of reckless endangerment.

1 year ago

The Al-Aqsa Islamic Society
Courts & Law

Man shot in ‘execution-type’ killing outside mosque was a 43-year-old Philadelphia resident

Authorities say a man ran up to Raheem Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon in a parking lot near the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society and fired at least 17 rounds.

1 year ago

Frank Vanore
Community

Philadelphia police warn vehicle owners of smashed window thefts

Police are posting signs in affected neighborhoods reminding drivers to not leave any valuables unattended.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump smiling intensely
Courts & Law

Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim

The Manhattan DA's office said that the high court’s opinion “has no bearing” on the hush money case and does not support vacating the jury’s unanimous verdict.

1 year ago

Cherelle Parker
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions

What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what’s still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, “clean, green, saver,” and more.

Air Date: July 25, 2024 12:00 pm

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John Ervin Arnold
Courts & Law

Delaware certified bogus ‘doctorate degree’ in psychology for school therapist charged with raping 5-year-old girl

State education officials now admit they erred in verifying that Arnold has advanced degrees in psychology from Ohio University, which he never attended.

1 year ago

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Patrick Yoes, National President, Fraternal Order of Police, right, listens as Colonel Christopher L. Paris, Commissioner, Pennsylvania State Police, left, responds to questions during a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing examining the assassination attempt of July 13, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Politics & Policy

Officers left post to look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, Pennsylvania State Police boss says

State Police Col. Christopher Paris' testimony before a congressional hearing Tuesday raises questions about whether a post was unattended as the gunman climbed on a roof.

1 year ago

The scene from the mass shooting in West Philadelphia on July 21, 2024 (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Police identify suspect charged, 3 people killed in West Philly mass shooting

Nine people were shot just after 2 a.m. Sunday during what officials called an illegal block party on North Alden Street in West Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium with other officials
Politics & Policy

‘It is not alright with us’: City leaders decry violence after West Philly mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 6 injured

Counseling and social services are being offered in the aftermath of the shooting.

1 year ago

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The scene from a mass shooting in West Philadelphia July 21, 2024. (6abc)
Community

3 dead, 6 injured in West Philadelphia mass shooting

The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a fight at a large gathering with reportedly more than 100 people.

2 years ago

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Traffic going eastbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike proceeds through the electronic toll booths
PlanPhilly
Community

Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of new scam soliciting fraudulent fees

Scammers targeting the Philadelphia region are claiming to be the “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and are looking for money.

2 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez leaves federal court
Courts & Law

Here are the key takeaways from N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez’s guilty verdict

Menendez has been found guilty of all bribery and corruption charges. Gov. Murphy says resign now or get expelled from the Senate.

2 years ago

Bob Brady speaking at a podium at a press conference
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Trump assassination attempt tied to lax Pa. gun laws, advocates say

Attempts to ban assault weapons or restrict gun access have stalled in the state.

2 years ago

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