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Criminal Justice

Philadelphia Flyers' goaltender Carter Hart in action during an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Flyers’ goaltender Carter Hart among NHL players charged with sexual assault in a 2018 case in Canada, their lawyers say

Lawyers representing Hart, McLeod and Dube say each player has been charged by police in London, Ontario.

3 years ago

Courts & Law
6abc

Teenager awaiting trial in 2020 homicide who fled outside CHOP officially charged in his escape

It was revealed Sunday that officers found a handcuff key on 17-year-old Shane Pryor when he was captured.

3 years ago

Shane Pryor in a store
Courts & Law
6abc

U.S. Marshals release new video of escaped teen murder suspect in Philadelphia

A reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Shane Pryor's arrest is being offered by the U.S. Marshals Service.

3 years ago

File photo: A fan waves a flag as Team Canada celebrate after the men's bronze medal hockey game against the Czech Republic at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018
Courts & Law

Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?

Charges were filed in London, Ontario, against five players, including four who are currently on NHL teams.

3 years ago

Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro talks to the media as he arrives at U.S. Federal Courthouse in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.
NPR
Courts & Law

Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for contempt of Congress

Former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro was convicted last year for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

3 years ago

Security footage of a prisoner who escaped custody in University City
Courts & Law

Teenage fugitive in Philadelphia may have been picked up by accomplice, authorities say

According to U.S. Marshals, the suspect may be driving a stolen Ford F-150 with PA Tag ZTS-0503.

3 years ago

File photo: Canada goalie Carter Hart (31) makes a save during the first period in the semifinals of the world junior championships against the Czech Republic, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Community

5 players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs

Players from the team, including Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers, have taken a leave of absence from their current clubs in recent days.

3 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., departs the Senate floor in the Capitol, Sept. 28, 2023, in Washington
Courts & Law

Sen. Bob Menendez says gold bars and cash at his residence were illegally found and seized

Along with his wife, the Democrat is charged with accepting bribes to carry out favors for three businessmen who are also charged. All have pleaded not guilty.

3 years ago

FIle photo: Items fill a makeshift memorial for Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, Feb. 23, 2023, in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, Miles Pfeffer of suburban Philadelphia waived his right to a preliminary hearing and is headed to trial on charges including murder and murder of a law enforcement officer in the Feb. 19, 2023, slaying of 31-year-old Fitzgerald. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Courts & Law

Suspect in slaying of Temple University police officer faces trial after waiving hearing

Miles Pfeffer is charged with murder, criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer, disarming an officer, robbery, theft, evading arrest and weapons crimes.

3 years ago

Election 2024 New Hampshire Democrats
NPR
Politics & Policy

New Hampshire is investigating a robocall that was made to sound like Biden

Recorded calls appear to use a voice crafted to sound like President Biden to tell voters not to cast their ballot in the state's primary.

3 years ago

yellow police crime scene tape with a blurred police car in the background.
Community
6abc

Hatboro man charged with killing neighbor after feud over loud snoring

A man is accused of stabbing to death a neighbor with whom he had long feuded over the accused man's loud snoring that could be heard through a wall connecting their homes.

3 years ago

A man kneels in front of a memorial surrounding the sign that reads,
NPR
Community

Justice Department report finds ‘critical failures’ in response to Uvalde attack

The Justice Department's critical incident review comes more than a year and a half after the gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

3 years ago

Asantewaa Nkrumah-Ture stands inside a dining room
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Landlord’s brother charged in connection to illegal eviction attempt in West Philly

The charges stem from an extraordinary ordeal marked by violent threats, visits from police and frayed nerves.

3 years ago

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Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., departs the Senate floor in the Capitol, Sept. 28, 2023, in Washington
Courts & Law

Sen. Bob Menendez and wife seek separate trials on bribery charges

The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine, were each charged in the fall with aiding three New Jersey businessmen in return for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.

3 years ago

Trainer Moises Morales (left) and Eric Coleman (right) on a model rooftop. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
Community

‘You’re part of a movement’: This solar industry training program focuses on justice-involved Philadelphians

The program, geared toward people impacted by the justice system, teaches solar panel installation and electric work. It pays $15 an hour.

3 years ago

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