Criminal Justice
The lawsuit argues the current system leaves too many cases for too few attorneys.
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What’s next for Hunter Biden after his conviction on federal gun charges
Jurors found Biden guilty after three hours of deliberations over two days. Now, President Joe Biden’s son faces sentencing and another trial on tax charges.
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In the rough: Felony convictions could cost Trump liquor licenses at 3 New Jersey golf courses
The state’s attorney general’s office is looking into whether Trump’s recent felony convictions make him ineligible to hold liquor licenses at his three N.J. golf courses.
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Delaware’s first elder abuse sanctuary aims to tackle ‘untalked-about crisis in this country’
The senior living campus near Wilmington is creating a statewide network to give victims “a place where they’re safe from that abuser.”
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Listen 1:59Young group facing charges for high-end thefts in Philly and suburbs
The young people without previous criminal records were recruited in North Philadelphia and used to target high-end retail stores in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.
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Jury chosen in Hunter Biden’s federal firearms case, opening statements are set for Tuesday
The president's son has been charged in Delaware with three felonies stemming from a firearm purchase when he was, according to his memoir, in the throes of a crack addiction.
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N.J. Sen. Menendez files for independent reelection run amid federal bribery trial
The Garden State’s senior senator files an independent campaign bid as he is on trial in New York City for bribery and corruption.
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Trump’s attacks on U.S. justice system after his conviction could be used by autocrats, say experts
After being found guilty in his hush money case, the former president made unfounded claims of a “rigged” trial, which analysts say could undermine international relations.
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3 former juvenile detention residents sue Delaware County for alleged sexual abuse
“You have to really think about why this happened for as long as it did,” said the attorney representing the plaintiffs, “and how it was so prevalent.”
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Listen 1:08Lawsuits claim 66 people were abused as children in Pennsylvania’s juvenile facilities
Some attacks were reported to other staffers and were ignored or met with disbelief.
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Sen. Cory Booker questions U.S. prison labor policies, calls for change
While most incarcerated workers today help maintain correctional facilities, others are leased out to private companies or take part in work-release programs.
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Family of Black Pa. teen wrongly executed in 1931 seeks damages after 2022 exoneration
Sixteen-year-old Alexander McClay Williams remains the youngest person the state has put to death. He was exonerated by Gov. Tom Wolf after researchers dug up new evidence.
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What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
The proposal would move marijuana from the “Schedule I” group to the less tightly regulated “Schedule III."
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Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case
In 2021, USA Gymnastics agreed to pay hundreds of the female survivors $380 million to settle their claims.
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What to know about week 1 of Trump’s criminal trial, with jury selection complete
Twelve jurors and six alternates were finalized on Friday. Opening arguments are expected to begin on Monday.
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