Criminal Justice
Philly police update defiant trespass policy after Starbucks arrests
The Philadelphia Police Department updated its policy on when to arrest people accused of trespassing on private property.
7 years ago
Listen 2:11Criminal justice reform advocates decry Pa.’s life without parole law at Chester rally
Elizabeth Geyer has been talking herself hoarse trying to change Pennsylvania’s criminal justice laws. She says a bill stalled i ...
7 years ago
Democratic candidates for Delaware Attorney General debate in Wilmington
Three of four Democratic candidates in Delaware’s Attorney General primary discussed solutions to mass incarceration during a debate in ...
7 years ago
Gun Violence Awareness Month begins with burial of Philly teen
On the eve of Gun Violence Awareness Month friends and family of Sandrea Williams, remembered her in West Philadelphia.
7 years ago
The American Plan: the government’s incarceration of ‘promiscuous’ women
Guest: Scott Stern The United States government incarcerated tens of thousands of “promiscuous” women in the ...
Air Date: May 31, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Philly judge says he doesn’t have authority to reassign Meek Mill’s case
Common Pleas Judge Genece Brinkley has presided over Mill’s case since his 2007 arrest on drug and gun charges. The rapper and the longtime judge have publicly feuded.
7 years ago
Sex-abusing doctor’s patients: No justice in Philadelphia; is this a coverup?
A slew of patients who accuse Dr. Ricardo Cruciani of sexual misconduct in Philadelphia have yet to see authorities pursue a felony case against him.
7 years ago
Harvey Weinstein charged with rape after surrendering to N.Y. police
Harvey Weinstein surrendered Friday to authorities at a police station in New York City.
7 years ago
After years of domestic violence, a gun changed everything
Renee Norris Jones was in an abusive relationship for seven years.
7 years ago
Listen 7:48Hannibal Buress almost avoids talking about Bill Cosby at Philly show
Known as the comic who brought down Bill Cosby, Hannibal Buress makes sure his bits don’t go viral in Philly.
7 years ago
New Starbucks policy: No purchase needed to sit in cafes
Starbucks announced a new policy Saturday that allows anyone to sit in its cafes or use its restrooms, even if they don't buy anything.
7 years ago
Education and conditions in juvenile detention remain poor, advocates say
The number of Philadelphia kids sent to juvenile detention facilities has dropped, but advocates say the conditions inside those facilities remain poor.
7 years ago
Prosecutor: Shore man faces murder charge after stabbing
A 25-year-old Little Egg Harbor man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing, authorities say.
7 years ago
Report: Long waits for health care, outdated technology at Vaughn prison
An independent assessment of health care at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center near Smyrna finds fault with its 'sick call' process.
7 years ago
Pa. bill banning abortions for Down syndrome divides special needs community
A bill making its way through the Pa. legislature has split a community brought together by a common diagnosis, and it could be the next front in the abortion debate.
7 years ago
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