Criminal Justice
Man struggling with substance abuse attacks priest with wine bottle, church officials say
The priest was counseling his alleged attacker for substance abuse issues, a church official said.
6 years ago
Tailored to young black men, program to cut recidivism rates may come to Pa.
The program, currently in 20 states, is looking to expand to Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
To make black lives matter, protect those lives from the womb to the tomb
We are all responsible for standing up for the sanctity of black lives. Because while so many of us are doing great work to sustain black lives, all of us have to do more.
6 years ago
After parking lot shooting, Florida’s ‘stand your ground’ law scrutinized again
Under Florida's stand your ground law, a person in fear for his or her life is justified in using deadly force to stop an attack.
6 years ago
Former Delaware lawmaker charged with domestic violence — for third time
The arrest is the third for Former Delaware state Rep. John C. Atkins on domestic violence charges in the 12 years. This time it's a felony -- strangulation..
6 years ago
Sandy relief worker allegedly sought bribes, fees from storm victims
To date, New Jersey has charged 220 people with Sandy-related fraud and recovered more than $2 million.
6 years ago
Superstorm Sandy contractor gets 10-year prison term
A contractor convicted of scamming dozens of New Jersey homeowners out of nearly $2 million following Superstorm Sandy has been sentenced ...
6 years ago
‘No one has to die:’ Vineland officer on body cam video before killing unarmed black man
Footage of the 28-minute encounter with police shows a Vineland officer pointing what appears to be a semiautomatic rifle at Rashaun Washington and imploring him to relax.
6 years ago
Listen 3:35‘Alternatives to detention’ are cheaper than jails, but cases take far longer
More than 84,000 undocumented migrants are enrolled in electronic monitoring — usually either an ankle bracelet or a smartphone check-in that uses voice recognition.
6 years ago
Female Pa. lawmakers hope to help incarcerated women with series of bills
When moms are imprisoned, it hurts families, neighborhoods and communities, legislator says.
6 years ago
Delaware prisons make strides, but staffing remains significant problem
Prison officials say they’ve made measureable progress implementing recommendations outlined in an independent review following a prison riot in 2017.
6 years ago
Listen 5:41Shore woman banned from animal ownership charged with neglecting dogs
A Shore woman banned from owning animals has been charged with neglecting eight dogs, authorities said. Laura J. Giacini, 53, of T ...
6 years ago
Berks County protests lead to arrests over detention center
Bern Township Police Chief Wesley Waugh said the 17 protesters were taken into custody after obstructing a nearby highway.
6 years ago
‘New information’ prompts U.S. to reopen Emmett Till case
A year after a book on the killing of black teen Emmett Till revealed that a key figure in the case acknowledged lying, the federal government has reopened its investigation.
7 years ago
Delaware judge approves revised Weinstein Co. bankruptcy sale plan
A Delaware judge approved a revised plan for the sale of the Weinstein Co., the studio forced into bankruptcy by the sexual misconduct scandal of Harvey Weinstein.
7 years ago