Criminal Justice
Delco DA charges woman allegedly tied to extremist Zizian group with murder of her parents
Michelle Zajko is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Richard and Rita Zajko in December 2022.
4 days ago
Listen 1:10Federal agents descended on Legislative Hall and the state finance office with subpoenas for records about Police Athletic League grants.
2 weeks ago
Listen 2:23‘Deeply troubling’: Delaware lawmakers investigate colleague for abuse allegations
The woman accusing him said in court filings that Rep. Josué Ortega told her no one would believe her over a state representative.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:453 Philadelphia police officers shot in Wynnefield; suspect dead
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said officers encountered a 57-year-old man at the scene who became involved in an altercation with them.
2 weeks ago
The state of ICE detention and deportation
Protests at Newark’s Delaney Hall are drawing public attention to conditions in ICE detention facilities.
Air Date: June 2, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11N.J,. N.Y. attorneys general launch investigation into FIFA World Cup ticket sales
The investigation comes after reports that fans are allegedly being misled about the locations of the seats they were purchasing.
1 month ago
Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportation to El Salvador last year became an embarrassment for President Donald Trump’s administration when it was ordered to return him to the U.S.
1 month ago
Dying on the Inside: What happens to aging women in prison?
Soon, 1 in 3 incarcerated people will be over 50. But prisons are not equipped to handle the aging population. A new podcast by Studio 2's Cherri Gregg explores this dilemma.
Air Date: May 6, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:39Four New Jersey residents charged with illegally voting and lying on citizenship forms
Charges range from illegally voting in a federal election to making false statements when applying for citizenship and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.
2 months ago
Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.
Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm
Listen 50:15Delaware proposal would direct courts to send text reminders to defendants about hearings
Automatic text messages could reduce missed court appearances and the need for judges to issue bench warrants.
2 months ago
Listen 1:00Delco DA Tanner Rouse charges Parkside Borough Council president with theft
The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office estimates that $2,499.94 of taxpayer funds were used to purchase about 390 gallons of gas for personal use.
3 months ago
Pennsylvania court upends mandatory use of life-without-parole for second-degree murder
Pennsylvania law has made people liable for second-degree murder if they participated in an eligible felony that led to death.
3 months ago
Delaware House advances bill to allow fines and fees waived for indigent criminal defendants
The legislation was voted out of committee last May. It would give judges more discretion to waive fines and fees for poor defendants.
3 months ago
Listen 0:48Judge appoints new U.S. attorney for New Jersey after Alina Habba, other officials were disqualified
A federal judge has appointed veteran prosecutor Robert Frazer as U.S. attorney for New Jersey, ending a dispute between the judiciary and Trump administration.
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