
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia police officer injured, 4 cited after hundreds of juveniles swarm Center City
"This is a parental issue. This is not a police issue, this is not a city issue. The parents should be watching their kids," Inspector Ray Evers said.
2 years ago
Man gets 5 years after police car set afire in 2020 protests
U.S. District Chief Judge Juan R. Sánchez imposed a 61-month term on obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder and firearms counts.
2 years ago
Trump indictment and hush money investigation, explained
Here's a look at the hush money case, the grand jury investigation and possible ramifications for Trump's presidential campaign.
2 years ago
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge
The Federal Security Service said that Evan Gershkovich was detained in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg while allegedly trying to obtain classified information.
2 years ago
Court rules in favor of victim’s family in Adnan Syed’s ‘Serial’ case
An appellate court has ruled a lower court did not give the family of the murder victim enough time to attend a court hearing in person that led to the release of Syed.
2 years ago
As Philadelphia passes 100 homicide mark, DA Krasner urges parents to lock up their guns
Philadelphia has seen fewer homicides than this time last year, but Krasner more can be done in order to stem the tide of violence.
2 years ago
Woman charged in connection with fatal hazmat incident in Mayfair
The suspect and a two-month-old baby were treated at the hospital for exposure to heroin and fentanyl.
2 years ago
Philly project for art and criminal justice to receive international award
For almost 10 years, the People’s Paper Co-op has used art to help women get out of jail, and to get people’s criminal records expunged.
2 years ago
Parents charged after boy found in locked dog cage inside Philadelphia home
A 30-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man have been charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
2 years ago
James MacColl lied to investigators after shooting his second suspect in a four-year period. His actions contributed to a carjacking case collapsing.
2 years ago
Trio of leading women in Philly government honored by City Council
The resolutions are part of the council’s recognition of Women’s History Month.
2 years ago
Racial disparities in Philly prisons persist, despite 47% decline in incarcerated population
A local nonprofit has proposed some solutions to help curb the trend.
2 years ago
Philadelphia District Attorney Krasner asks for help solving multiple murders in the city
Even though homicides are down 13% this year, DA Larry Krasner says investigators still need the public's help to find the killers.
2 years ago
How some police, attorneys, and jails are trying to help Pa.’s ailing system for mentally ill people
A six-month investigation found the state’s “competency” review system is so broken it often extends incarceration, which can exacerbate mental health issues.
2 years ago
Trump’s call for protests gets muted reaction by supporters
Former President Donald Trump’s calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters.
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