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Crime

John Dougherty exits federal court
Courts & Law
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

Photo of Christopher Fitzgerald at his shrine
Courts & Law

Philadelphia won’t seek death penalty in Temple University officer’s death. Colleagues and family are upset

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
Courts & Law

George Norcross and others plead not guilty; defense lawyers dismissed indictment calling it a ‘press release’

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
Courts & Law

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

Bob Menendez
Courts & Law

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

Larry Krasner at a podium
Courts & Law

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

A view of the exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court building on a sunny day.
Courts & Law

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.

2 years ago

The TikTok Inc. building is seen in Culver City, Calif., on March 17, 2023.
Education
6abc

Middle schoolers create over 20 fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers in Chester County

After consulting with law enforcement agencies, the Great Valley School District held an assembly for eighth-grade students to address the responsibility of social media.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker speaking into a microphone
Community

‘This is not normal’: Mayor Parker promises help after Kingsessing mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 8 others injured

The incident apparently took place at a pop-up event advertised on social media.

2 years ago

Samuel Woodward
Courts & Law

California man convicted of murder in 2018 stabbing death of gay University of Pennsylvania student

Samuel Woodward, 26, was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder for the killing of Blaze Bernstein, who was home visiting his family in California when he went missing.

2 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves federal court following the day's proceedings in his bribery trial, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Larry Neumeister)
Courts & Law

Defense for Bob Menendez rests at his New York bribery trial

The senator said he didn’t testify because prosecution failed to prove its bribery case against him.

2 years ago

Donald Trump speaks
Courts & Law

Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity could embolden Trump as he seeks to return to power

A president could pocket a bribe for a pardon, stage a military coup to retain power, order the killing of a rival by the Navy's SEAL Team Six — and be protected.

2 years ago

A “Stop. Shooting. People.” Poster by Philadelphia Ceasefire is posted in East Germantown in Philadelphia, PA.
(Hannah Yoon for NPR)
Community

As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working

The first four months of 2024 saw ...

2 years ago

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2020, file photo, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who was a lawyer for President Donald Trump, speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington. The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to some of Donald Trump's closest advisers, including Rudy Giuliani Sidney Powell stands behind
Courts & Law

Giuliani disbarred in NY as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump’s 2020 election loss

The court ruled that Giuliani repeatedly made false statements about Trump’s 2020 election loss.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump sits in Manhattan criminal court, May 21, 2024, in New York.
Courts & Law

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.

2 years ago

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