Criminal Justice
After years of domestic violence, a gun changed everything
Renee Norris Jones was in an abusive relationship for seven years.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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Report: Long waits for health care, outdated technology at Vaughn prison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.
8 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.
8 years ago
Listen 9:36In one Indiana prison, a program allows incarcerated moms to raise their newborns
The U.S. incarcerates women at a higher rate than any other country and a majority of these women are mothers.
8 years ago
Mother’s Day surprise for black women who can’t afford bail
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn spoke with Mark Houldin, policy director at the Defender Association of Philadelphia, about the 'Mama's Day Bailout.'
8 years ago
Listen 5:48Meek Mill joins Pa. officials in calling for changes to criminal justice system
The rapper joined Gov. Tom Wolf at the National Constitution Center to push for changes in everything from probation and parole policies to cash bail.
8 years ago
Delaware legislation would erase marijuana convictions
Eligibility under the pending bill requires the marijuana conviction be the applicant’s only criminal conviction.
8 years ago
Philly DA’s new policy makes it easier for some to clear criminal records
Under the policy, the DA’s office will no longer object to anyone seeking to clear their record of non-convictions.
8 years ago
Bill Cosby judge weighs publicly disclosing jurors’ names
Judge Steven O'Neill berates reporters, accusing them of stalking jurors who convicted Cosby
8 years ago
Promised ‘Safe Return,’ Philly residents flock to church to resolve bench warrants
Philadelphia Safe Return is underway at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cheltenham where it's hosting four courtrooms to help process the city’s backlog of bench warrants.
8 years ago
Listen 1:56New study on probation in Pa. finds problem is bigger than Meek Mill
Pennsylvania holds the dubious distinction of having one of the largest populations of people under court supervision in the country.
8 years ago
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