Criminal Justice
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 ...
8 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.
8 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.
8 years ago
Wolf, lawmakers push a raft of criminal justice overhauls
On the agenda are eight initiatives.
8 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.
8 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.
8 years ago
Listen 3:03McGreevey’s N.J. re-entry program for former inmates at risk of ending
The state provided $4 million for the program last year under Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican.
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Prosecutors reveal Cosby paid his accuser nearly $3.4M
Comedian Bill Cosby paid out nearly $3.4 million in a civil settlement with Andrea Constand, the woman he is on trial for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting in 2004.
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Listen 4:08With #MeToo’s critics growing, will backlash against movement help Cosby’s defense?
Some #MeToo fatigue showed up during last week’s four-day jury selection for the entertaimers.
8 years ago
Amid criticism, Philly DA Krasner establishing crime victims advisory panel
Families of crime victims have criticized the new district attorney. Krasner has apologized and says the 'door is open.'
8 years ago
‘This is not ordinary’: 5 inmate suicides in 3 months at Graterford
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is under pressure to act after five inmates at Graterford Prison have committed suicide in the last three months.
8 years ago
Listen 1:53Smyrna inmates getting access to Wi-Fi-supported tablets to connect with families
Delaware's Department of Correction officials hope the move will improve family communication, as well as educational and recreational opportunities.
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Police shootings stir outrage among some, but not the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has again stepped into the bitter public turmoil over police shootings of civilians.
8 years ago
Previously banned witness who calls main Cosby accuser a liar will get to testify
Bill Cosby’s legal defense team had two major wins on Tuesday when the judge in the case cleared the way for new evidence favorable to the 80-year-old comedian.
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Listen 1:22One juror selected, 11 to go in Cosby retrial, with signs #MeToo will figure prominently
More than half of the potential jurors in Bill Cosby's criminal retrial say they've already formed an opinion about whether he's guilty of sexual assault.
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