Criminal Justice
‘Gasland’ driller will pay millions for new water system in Dimock
Cabot Oil and Gas admits responsibility for contaminating drinking water wells.
1 year ago
Philly DA Krasner calls for longer sentence for Eric Ruch over Dennis Plowden killing
DA Krasner filed a motion to reconsider the sentencing, claiming the current sentence of 11.5 to 23 months is well below recommended guidelines.
1 year ago
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes convicted of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 trial
A federal jury has found Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and one other defendant guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
1 year ago
Philly DA Krasner continues to rally public to fight impeachment
With an impeachment trial hanging over him, Larry Krasner continues to say it’s nothing more than partisan politics.
1 year ago
Former Philadelphia police officer sentenced for killing unarmed man
A jury convicted Eric Ruch of voluntary manslaughter in September.
1 year ago
2 people hanged themselves in Yeadon police custody in 4 months. Community members want answers
Yeadon officials have asked the Delaware County District Attorney's Office and the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the incidents.
1 year ago
Prosecutors: No criminal charges expected from Giuliani raid
Prosecutors said a grand jury probe that led to the issuance of warrants that resulted in the seizure of Giuliani's electronic devices had concluded.
1 year ago
N.J. man charged in connection with ‘broad’ threat to synagogues
He's scheduled to make his initial court appearance in Newark on Thursday afternoon, where he will be represented by a federal public defender.
1 year ago
Former corrections officer accused in smuggling ring at Riverside Correctional Facility
Philadelphia prison officials claim they are working to stop smuggling in the city’s jail system.
1 year ago
How Philadelphians working to end gun violence feel about the Krasner impeachment effort
Some gun violence prevention advocates want DA Krasner gone, but don’t blame him for the shooting crisis in Philadelphia.
1 year ago
Feds say Philly sheriff’s deputy illegally sold guns, including 2 used in deadly Roxborough shooting
Authorities say a former Philadelphia sheriff’s deputy illegally sold guns just two weeks after they were used in the deadly Roxborough High School shooting.
1 year ago
Mumia Abu-Jamal supporters gather outside hearing for new trial
It’s the latest hearing in a high-profile case that some see as a symbol of a broken criminal justice system.
1 year ago
If more people attended criminal court, we could advance criminal justice. Here’s how
Court-watching makes our justice system fairer and builds an educated public, writes Jeremy Isard.
1 year ago
Philadelphia sues state to reduce youth justice overcrowding
In the lawsuit filed Friday, city officials said there were 223 youths at the facility designed to temporarily hold 184.
2 years ago
How to get your criminal record expunged for weed convictions in New Jersey
Though New Jersey automated cannabis-related expungements for more than 360,000 people last summer, advocates say many people are still waiting.
2 years ago