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Bob Menendez
Courts & Law

Prosecutors accuse Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing Qatari royal family member to aid N.J. businessman

Among other things, Menendez is accused of ghostwriting a letter to fellow senators encouraging them to lift a hold on $300 million in aid to Egypt.

2 years ago

Interim Police Commissioner John Stanford speaks at a podium
Courts & Law

More cold-case sexual assault charges for ‘Fairmount Park rapist’ accused of 2003 rape and slaying

Police say Diaz has now been charged in three other cold-case assaults, two in Fairmount Park in 2003 and one in Pennypack Park in 2007.

2 years ago

The image shows the covers of the two books American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15 by Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson, plus Differ We Must by Steve Inskeep
Studio 2

The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln

The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.

Air Date: December 27, 2023 12:00 pm

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Benjamin Ledyard arriving at the courthouse
Courts & Law

Former Delaware bank executive whose second wife’s murder remains unsolved gets 2 years in prison for brutalizing third wife

Victim Stephanie Ledyard begged the court to give her husband probation, but the judge said pictures of her New Year’s Day beating looked like “autopsy photos.”

2 years ago

Philadelphia K-9 unit police walk into an area of Fairmount Park where the body of a woman, suspected to be that of fourth-year medical student Rebecca Park, was discovered, July 17, 2003, during an ongoing investigation of the scene the following day, July 18, in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Alleged ‘Fairmount Park rapist’ charged in 2003 rape, murder of medical student Rebecca Park

In 2021, a DNA analysis helped create a series of composite sketches of the man believed responsible for the assaults.

2 years ago

Empty courtroom
Courts & Law

Delaware Supreme Court says out-of-state convictions don’t bar expungement of in-state offenses

The case involves a 2019 law that expanded eligibility for expungement of criminal records.

2 years ago

Jack Smith at a podium
Courts & Law

Special counsel Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted

A federal judge ruled the case could go forward, but the Republican former president signaled he would ask the federal appeals court in Washington to reverse that outcome.

2 years ago

The scene of a shooting that left two Philadelphia police officers wounded on Dec. 10, 2023. (6abc)
Community
6abc

2 Philadelphia police officers shot in Holmesburg; suspect also shot

For one of the officers, this is his second time being shot in the line of duty.

2 years ago

Sean Hathcock, right, kisses Michelle Ashley after the two left candles for victims of a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. The two graduated from the school and live nearby. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Community

No UNLV students killed in shooting; victims were faculty members, university president says

The attack at UNLV terrified a city that experienced the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history in October 2017.

2 years ago

Police tape is seen inside of a the Macy's retail location after reports of an alleged stabbing at the department store
Courts & Law

Suspect charged with murder in fatal stabbing at Center City Macy’s; victim identified

The guard who was killed has been identified as 27-year-old Eric Harrison.

2 years ago

Police tape is seen inside of a the Macy's retail location after reports of an alleged stabbing at the department store
Courts & Law
6abc

Fatal stabbing at Center City Macy’s alarms many

The stabbing happened just before 11 a.m. Monday at 13th and Market streets, one block from City Hall.

2 years ago

Westield High School building
Community

Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. One N.J. family is pushing for more protections

The spotlight yet again is on explicit AI-generated material that overwhelmingly harms women and children and is booming online at an unprecedented rate.

2 years ago

Beige knitted balaclava on black wooden table
Courts & Law
6sbv

Proposed ban on wearing ski masks, balaclavas in public places may soon become law in Philadelphia

Fines would be $250 and up to $2,000 if done during criminal activity.

2 years ago

John ''Johnny Doc'' Dougherty speaks with members of the media
Courts & Law

Pa. Supreme Court Justice’s name surfaces in Johnny Doc’s embezzlement trial

The testimony about Justice Kevin Dougherty came during the federal embezzlement trial of his brother John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty.

2 years ago

A police car parked in the middle of the road with a crime scene in the background.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia City Council reviews 911 system deficiencies

City Council members hosted a hearing to talk about problems in Philly's 911 system including a 50-plus dispatcher deficit and not enough police to handle calls.

2 years ago

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