Criminal Justice
Closing arguments begin in Wilmington Trust fraud trial
Robert Harra, David Gibson, William North and Kevyn Rakowski are accused of hiding millions in bad loans on the bank’s books
7 years ago
Cosby declines to take the stand as his defense rests its case
Cosby faces three counts of aggravated indecent assault.
7 years ago
Listen 4:38Cosby drug expert on pills given to Constand: Not quaaludes
A drug analyst for Cosby’s defense team testified there is no way the entertainer gave his accuser quaaludes.
7 years ago
‘Pharma Bro’ moves to New Jersey … for federal prison stay
Shkreli was initially free on bail but was jailed in September.
7 years ago
Gov. Carney signs law increasing Delaware sentences for gun crimes
Aimed at preventing gun violence, the measure is one of several the governor supports.
7 years ago
Bill Cosby’s star witness tries to undercut accuser’s credibility
Prosecutors on Wednesday wound down their case.
7 years ago
Philadelphia to shutter century-old jail by 2020
Efforts to cut city's prison population are paying off, Philadelphia officials say.
7 years ago
Listen 2:25After topless protest, actress condemns Cosby in song of solidarity with accusers
Nicolle Rochelle, who performs as Modern GEAIsha, recently penned and recorded the song, which she posted on SoundCloud.
7 years ago
Starbucks: Manager of Philly store where two black men were arrested no longer works there
The spokesperson also said that the two men have agreed to meet with CEO Kevin Johnson, who arrived in Philadelphia over the weekend.
7 years ago
After critical report, Pa. police review their role in ICE deportations
Pennsylvania’s state police force is reviewing its interactions with the federal immigration and customs enforcement, in the wake of ...
7 years ago
Waiting while black. That’s what I’ll be doing until there’s justice for two black men who were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks while waiting for a friend.
7 years ago
Eagles release cornerback Daryl Worley after reports he was tased, arrested in Philly
The Philadelphia Eagles have released cornerback Daryl Worley after multiple news outlets reported he was arrested in the city early Sunday morning.
7 years ago
Wolf, lawmakers push a raft of criminal justice overhauls
On the agenda are eight initiatives.
7 years ago
Delaware offers bonuses, higher salary to fill 260 prison guard vacancies
One in seven Delaware prison guard positions is vacant. The state is offering bonuses and higher pay to fill the jobs.
7 years ago
Catalyzed by Cosby, advocates aim to end time limits on reporting sexual assault
Comedian Bill Cosby's retrial is underway, and some activists hope the case will highlight their fight to end statutes of limitations on prosecuting sex crimes.
7 years ago
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