Criminal Justice
Two more former Wilmington Trust executives sentenced to prison
Wilmington Trust reached a $60 million settlement with prosecutors last year. In a separate case last month, the bank agreed to pay $200 million to settle a shareholders suit.
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Juvenile court judges waking up to trauma’s effect on kids
If one is looking for the most traumatized youths in Philadelphia, a good starting place might be the cou ...
7 years ago
Philly DA Krasner wants to personally try cases in 2019
During an appearance on WHYY’s Radio Times, Krasner says he now wants to see what the other side of the courtroom feels like.
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Marsy’s Law backers prep for final Pa. push — but some are still skeptical
Advocates want an amendment that would ensure victims' legal rights in the state constitution, just as defendants' rights are. Gov. Wolf supports it. The ACLU does not.
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Philly D.A. Larry Krasner on his first year in office
Guests: Larry Krasner, Mark Gonzalez Today, Marty will spend the hour with Philadelphia District Attorney, ...
Air Date: December 18, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:01N.J. lawmakers advance bill requiring AG probe of deaths in police custody to Murphy
Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says it would indicate prosecutors are incapable of prosecuting law enforcement officials in their own county, an idea he says is untrue.
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As U.S. Senate votes on criminal justice bill, Cory Booker corralling votes
U.S. Sen Cory Booker of N.J. is a key part of a bipartisan coalition pushing for criminal justice reform. He's expected to tout this while running for president in 2020.
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Listen 4:00Tangled up in the process: Should a criminal history bar you from a career in cosmetology?
Requirements for a cosmetology license in Pennsylvania include having "good moral character," which can disqualify even those who say they've turned their lives around.
Air Date: December 17, 2018
Listen 13:10Delaware inmates’ families, advocates grill officials about transfers to Pennsylvania
Delaware Gov. Carney and prison leaders are transferring up to 330 inmates to state prisons in Pennsylvania. Inmates' families and advocates grilled officials about the moves.
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Prosecutors driving dip in Pa. death sentences, not moratorium
Pennsylvania has a moratorium on executions, but the report from the Death Penalty Information Center finds prosecutors are driving a drop in death sentences.
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Guests: Tamara Keith, Trevor Potter, Dana Milbank We’re going to be covering some of the top stories of the wee ...
Air Date: December 13, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Algorithm to reform criminal sentencing in Pa. faces deluge of criticism
The algorithm is supposed to make the criminal sentencing in Pa. fairer. Critics say it will exacerbate inequities.
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Holiday card campaign to Gov. Wolf calls for repeal of Pa.'s new prison mail policy
The new policy was put in place in August when staff and inmates fell ill after drug exposure. Mail now goes to a facility in Florida, and inmates receive a scanned copy.
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Listen 1:37Lawsuit: Pa. should end ‘good moral character’ requirement for cosmetology licenses
The lawsuit filed by The Institute for Justice argues the requirement creates employment barriers for ex-offenders.
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Listen 4:55ACLU: N.J. police unfairly taking cash, property from criminal suspects
Civil asset forfeitures tends to happen more often in cities and towns in New Jersey with higher minority populations
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