Criminal Justice

For the first time ever, carjackings in Philly have topped 1,000 this year, but the city’s DA says homicides are down slightly from this time last year.

They are charged in the most serious case to reach trial yet in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.

Patrick Heron is also accused of trying to intimidate victims to prevent them from turning him in to authorities.

Governor John Carney got a first-hand look at education efforts designed to help those incarcerated get a better chance at success upon release.

A protest outside brought circus performers to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

The founder of the Oath Keepers and four others individuals linked to the far-right, anti-government group go on trial Tuesday on seditious conspiracy and other charges stemmi

Three former police officers charged with killing a young girl when they fired 25 shots at a car will face trial on manslaughter charges.

Eric Ruch was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and possession of an instrument of crime in the death of Dennis Plowden Jr. following a car chase and crash in East German

Prison officials say the move is designed to maximize efficiency behind prison walls. They say it will also allow more women to have visitors.

Raymond Dearie, the veteran Brooklyn-based judge, also appeared skeptical of the Trump team’s reluctance to say whether it believed the records had been declassified.

The office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City said in a motion filed last week that there was new information about two potential alternative suspects.

Mary and Charles Vinson of Kent County face a total of 646 felony and misdemeanor charges, including attempted strangulation and kidnapping.

John Fetterman wants sentencing reform and second chances. Oz opposes attempts to reduce incarceration, and believes it leads to crime.

Richardson is a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations.

Top city officials say people know who the suspects are in a rash of recent killings, and they need to come forward to help.