Criminal Justice
Pa. woman who threatened Nancy Pelosi with hanging during Capitol riot gets over 2 years in prison
The judge who sentenced 55-year-old Pauline Bauer on Tuesday convicted her of riot-related charges in January after hearing trial testimony without a jury.
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Prosecutor: Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre harbored ‘malice and hate’ for Jews
The federal trial of Robert Bowers comes four and a half years after the shooting deaths of 11 worshipers from three congregations meeting at the Tree of Life synagogue.
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Elizabeth Holmes has started her 11-year prison sentence. Here’s what to know
The onetime Silicon Valley has surrendered herself to federal authorities at the Bryan, Texas, prison camp, an all-female facility about 100 miles outside of Houston.
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Prosecutors refile charges against officer in 2020 protest arrest after judge dismisses case
Prosecutors said they refiled the charges before the day ended.
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City prosecutors say the arrest is a sign of improving cooperation between the LGBTQ+ community and law enforcement.
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Man who killed 8 in NYC terrorist attack gets 10 life sentences plus 260 years
In March, a jury rejected the death penalty for the Uzbekistan citizen and onetime New Jersey resident. A life sentence is mandatory.
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Philadelphia prison escape aided by man charged in deadly cheesesteak shop brawl, police say
Authorities say two escaped prisoners in Philadelphia were helped by a fellow inmate who’s charged with murder for a brawl outside a famed Philadelphia cheesesteak shop.
12 months ago
Police investigate swastika drawn on door of Jewish professor at University of Delaware
Investigators are going to great lengths to track a suspect down, reviewing video from over 1,000 cameras on campus.
12 months ago
N.Y. Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges
Congressman George Santos is in custody in a New York courthouse. He's charged with making false statements to Congress, money laundering, wire fraud and theft of public funds
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Three years, no arrests: Ahmad Morales and Philadelphia’s homicide clearance rate
The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low. Philadelphia’s numbers are lower.
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A hung jury ended the trial, the first of a Philadelphia law enforcement officer involved in police operations during the 2020 protests.
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The Brownsville driver who hit a crowd of asylum-seekers is charged with manslaughter
George Alvarez, 34, faces eight counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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Jury to resume deliberations in ex-SWAT officer’s trial
Prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to move on with an 11 member panel after a juror was dismissed.
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Former Philadelphia Proud Boys leader among 4 members found guilty of Jan. 6 sedition plot
The Proud Boys trial has been the longest to date in the Justice Department's pursuit of Capitol rioters.
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Atlanta shooting suspect has been charged with murder
Deion Patterson waived his first court appearance Thursday after police say he opened fire in the waiting room of an Atlanta medical practice Wednesday.
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