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Criminal Justice

A close-up of a police car.
Community
6abc

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

Smoke from burning police cars rises over protesters at Broad Street and JFK Boulevard. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

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

People hold up signs, including one that says
Courts & Law

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

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is escorted by officers from the Lefortovsky court to a bus, in Moscow,
Courts & Law

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

Adnan Syed (center) leaves the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Baltimore
Courts & Law

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

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks with members of the media in Philadelphia
Community

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

6abc's Chopper 6 was live over the scene where there was a heavy police and fire presence. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

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

Courtney Bowles explains how the People's Paper Co-op invites people who recently had their criminal records expunged to turn their old records into pulp, which is then made into new paper on which to write their future lives. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

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

(Courtesy of 6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

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

A Wilmington police car
Courts & Law

Former Wilmington cop who lied about changing gun barrel after shooting carjacking suspect avoids prison sentence

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

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw urged suspects to
Politics & Policy

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

Byron Cotter, Michelle Anne Simmons, Marcus Pearson and Delia Avery pose for a photo outdoors.
Courts & Law

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

An up-close photo. of DA Larry Krasner.
Courts & Law

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

Exterior of Torrance State Hosptial
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

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 Watching Wrestling Championships
Courts & Law

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.

2 years ago

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