Crime
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
The alleged crime did not involve a student in Brandywine School District, where psychologist John Arnold has provided students with emotional support since 2021.
2 years ago
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment
Trump faced dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, and obstructing FBI efforts to get them back.
2 years ago
Gov. Shapiro says Pa. man killed at Trump rally was former fire chief who ‘died a hero’
Corey Comperatore died Saturday during an attempt to kill Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
What we know about the suspect in the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Officials say bomb-making materials were found inside the vehicle and home of the suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
What to know about Trump assassination attempt and the investigation into the shooting
The former president was showing off a chart of border crossings at his Pennsylvania rally when at least five shots were fired. The gunman and a rallygoer are dead.
2 years ago
Man in custody after Wildwood shooting that left innocent bystander seriously injured
William C Hoyle, who was wanted for a shooting that left an innocent bystander in critical condition in Wildwood, New Jersey, has been taken into custody.
2 years ago
Johnny Doc, former Philly labor leader, gets 6 years for bribery and theft
“Dougherty’s crimes have inflicted immeasurable harm upon Local 98 and the City of Philadelphia," federal prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo.
2 years ago
Billy Penn
John Dougherty gets 6 years for corruption and embezzlement convictions
The former IBEW Local 98 leader and political powerhouse must report to prison by Sept. 4.
2 years ago
A spokesperson for DA Larry Krasner said the death penalty decision followed “extensive input” from both experts and Fitzgerald’s family.
2 years ago
George Norcross and his co-defendants have been accused of developing Camden’s waterfront properties by manipulating a state tax-credit program.
2 years ago
Sen. Bob Menendez’s lawyer tells jury in closing that prosecutors failed to prove a single charge
The attorney said there were too many gaps in evidence that prosecutors wanted jurors to fill in to conclude crimes were committed.
2 years ago
Prosecutor tells New York City jury at bribery trial that Sen. Bob Menendez put power ‘up for sale’
Monteleoni's closing as the trial enters its ninth week in Manhattan federal court was expected to be about half finished when court concluded for the day.
2 years ago
Philly DA vows to prosecute criminals regardless of the immigration status of the victim
After the conviction of a carjacker who targeted a victim from Brazil, DA Larry Krasner says his office will prosecute crimes no matter the victim's status.
2 years ago
How the Supreme Court’s immunity decision affects Trump’s legal cases
The Supreme Court found presidents have absolute immunity for exercising core constitutional powers.
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