Crime
Delaware Rep. Brady resignation announcement followed shoplifting accusations
The lawmaker has been dogged for months by criticism for his racist, sexist comments about Asians in an email last summer. He cited PTSD in resignation announcement Friday.
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Philly DA: City’s 2022 murder rate already outpacing record-deadly 2021
As homicides spike to a rate unseen in Philadelphia since the city began tracking murders, Philly DA Larry Krasner vows to focus on prosecuting gun crimes.
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A review aims to find out if anti-violence money is doing its job in Philadelphia
Anti-violence initiatives in the city will be evaluated, to make sure the funding is getting to those most at risk.
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1 NYPD officer killed in Harlem shooting, suspect from Allentown
The officers had been responding to a call Friday about an argument between a woman and her adult son.
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Attorney General Garland pledges a comprehensive response to violent crime
The federal government will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with communities working to fight gun violence, Merrick Garland tells a meeting of U.S. mayors.
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Social media photo of student with gun prompted lockdown at Academy Park High School
The teen in custody posted the photo from inside the school, investigators say.
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Pope Benedict XVI failed to stop sex abuse when he was an archbishop, law firm says
Pope Benedict XVI failed to take action in four instances — including two that resulted in legal charges — while he was the archbishop of Munich and Freising.
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New York AG says Trump’s company misled banks, tax officials
New evidence shows that Trump’s company used “fraudulent or misleading” valuations of its golf clubs, skyscrapers, and other property to get loans and tax benefits.
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British national ID’d as hostage-taker at Texas synagogue
Authorities have identified a 44-year-old British national as the man who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue for 10 hours.
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Shooting in East Mount Airy leaves 17-year-old girl dead, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in East Mount Airy that left a 17-year-old girl dead Friday night.
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Philly police using ‘every resource available’ to combat surge in carjackings
The city is already on pace to surpass last year’s total for carjackings.
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Camden’s 2021 crime numbers are flat, but still decreased
Camden continues a trend of low crime numbers, though the numbers for 2021 are flat when compared to the previous year.
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Call to action planned for Fanta Bility outside Delaware County Courthouse
Social justice groups UDTJ and Delco Resists plan a rally to coincide with a hearing for one of two teens whose shots did not kill the 8-year-old.
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