Criminal Justice

After a year in office, Larry Krasner, considered one of the most progressive district attorneys in the nation, sees himself as orchestrating his own movement.

Jerry Sandusky, 75, was sentenced in 2012 to 30 to 60 years, but a Pennsylvania Superior Court panel said that included the improper application of mandatory minimums.

A New Jersey contractor has pleaded guilty to stealing $750,000 in Superstorm Sandy funds.

An innovative lactation program encourages incarcerated new moms to maintain their breast milk supply, reinforcing maternal bonds and providing health benefits to newborns.

Instead of marijuana, Marilyn Mosby asserted that resources should be used to police and prosecute Baltimore's growing homicide rate.

Protesters have gathered outside the facility in recent days following news reports that those housed there have largely been without heat or power for the past week.

There are 140 people on those wait lists to get into state facilities, Department of Human Services said in an email.

Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon pleaded “not guilty” to a string of criminal charges outlined in a sweeping federal indictment.

John Dougherty grew up in Pennsport and still lives there, as do many of the Local 98 union’s members.

Advocates hope a recent endorsement from Gov. Phil Murphy will mean legislation to restore voting rights to New Jersey residents with criminal convictions finally advances.

In 2018, Chester City was dubbed one the “murder capitals of America.” But crime is down, including the rate of homicides.

A federal grand jury added 19 charges to the 44 counts previously levied against Robert Bowers, 46, of Baldwin, Pennsylvania.

Under current law, Pennsylvania doesn't limit possible probation length or additional time in state or county prisons for violating probation.

Roger Stone is just another entitled rich guy who’s too weak to take the heat. 

There are plenty of reasons for forensic misconduct. But there is also the reality that many crime labs lack proper oversight.