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Police said the victim may have been involved in a shootout because they found a bloody gun about a block away. (6abc)
Community

Man injured, offices of Pa. senator and NAACP damaged by gunfire in Philadelphia

Gunfire in Philadelphia's Nicetown section injured one man and damaged offices belonging to Pennsylvania Senator Sharif Street and the NAACP.

4 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a press conference
Courts & Law

Krasner apologizes for comments on Philly’s violence crisis

Surrounded by community supporters who accepted his apology, Krasner said his comments on Philadelphia’s violence epidemic “unintentionally hurt people.”

4 years ago

File photo of Wilmington Police investigating a double shooting. (John Jankowksi for WHYY)
Courts & Law

Wilmington rapper to get 30 years for deadly feud that led to 6-year-old’s accidental shooting

A Wilmington man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in an accidental shooting that paralyzed a 6-year-old Wilmington boy in 2017.

4 years ago

Closeup of a police vehicle in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Philadelphia Police Foundation board member steps down over sexual misconduct allegations

A member of the Philadelphia Police Foundation’s board has resigned over allegations that he pressured two young people to have sex with him.

4 years ago

DA Larry Krasner speaks at a press conference
Courts & Law

Krasner: Philly doesn’t have a ‘crisis of lawlessness.’ It has a crisis of gun violence

Certain types of violent crime are down in Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner points out, despite an increase in gun violence.

4 years ago

fatal house fire in Buckingham Township, Bucks County. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Man arrested in connection with deadly Bucks County house fire: Court documents

According to court documents, Julius Delick, 81, was killed in the blaze. He was found in a second-floor bedroom.

4 years ago

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer (L) and Upper Darby Police Superintendent Tomothy Bernhardt (R) announce charges following the shootout at the 69th Street Transportation Center. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Delco DA announces charges in killing and later 69th Street Terminal shootout

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced murder and other charges against the gunman.

4 years ago

Police are on the scene following an incident at 69th Street Transportation Center
Community
6abc

Man opens fire on officers near 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby: Police

A suspect is in custody after police say he opened fire on officers near SEPTA's 69th Street Transportation Center.

4 years ago

Closeup of a police vehicle in Philadelphia
Courts & Law
6abc

Off-duty Philadelphia police officer shot multiple times

The shooting happened near the intersection of N. 13th and W. Pike streets in North Philadelphia.

4 years ago

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick
Courts & Law

As sex abuse lawsuit window closes, long road for victims

Since the law went into effect in December 2019, more than 1,000 suits have been filed in the state, with about two-thirds naming religious entities as defendants.

4 years ago

In this courtroom sketch, Ghislaine Maxwell looks over her shoulder to the courtroom audience
NPR
Courts & Law

The Ghislaine Maxwell trial is about to begin. Here’s what to watch for

Opening arguments in the highly anticipated trial of Ghislaine Maxwell begin on Monday in a Manhattan federal court.

4 years ago

IBEW spokesman Frank Keel says John Dougherty will continue to lead the union while he appeals the verdict. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – November 29th

Reforming city government after the guilty verdict in the trial of a local union leader and city councilmember. And, an unusual heart on display at the Mutter Museum.

Air Date: November 29, 2021 10:00 am

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Passengers deplane from an airplane after landing at the Albuquerque International Sunport on November 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. FAA expects the number of travelers for Thanksgiving to reach pre-pandemic levels, with more than 53 million people traveling in total in the days leading up to the holiday. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
NPR
Courts & Law

The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

4 years ago

Darrell Brooks, center, makes his initial appearance, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 in Waukesha County Court in Waukesha, Wis. Prosecutors in Wisconsin have charged Brooks with intentional homicide in the deaths of at least five people who were killed when an SUV was driven into a Christmas parade
NPR
Courts & Law

The Waukesha death toll rises to 6, and the suspect faces homicide charges

Prosecutors said as they filed five counts of first-degree intentional homicide against Darrell Brooks Jr.

4 years ago

Roger Stone, left, and Alex Jones hold a press conference before attending a House Judiciary Committee hearing in 2018. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
NPR
Courts & Law

Roger Stone, Alex Jones among new subpoenas issued by Jan. 6 panel

The committee said the subpoenas are focused on the planning and financing of Jan. 5 and Jan. 6 rallies in Washington, D.C., the subsequent march and deadly riot.

4 years ago

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