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Criminal Justice

A close-up of a police car.
Courts & Law

Prosecutors refile charges against officer in 2020 protest arrest after judge dismisses case

Prosecutors said they refiled the charges before the day ended.

2 years ago

Seal for the Philly DA's Office
Courts & Law

Arrest in 2022 attack on transgender woman in Philly comes amid rise in crime against LGBTQ+ community

City prosecutors say the arrest is a sign of improving cooperation between the LGBTQ+ community and law enforcement.

2 years ago

In this courtroom sketch, in federal court in New York, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Sayfullo Saipov, center, is flanked by his attorneys, David M. Stern (left) and federal Defender Andrew John Dalack, right, during victim impact statements in the sentencing phase of his trial. Saipov, an Islamic extremist who killed eight in a New York bike path attack, was convicted of federal crimes, Jan. 26 2023
Courts & Law

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.

2 years ago

A sign for the prison on the outside of the building.
Courts & Law

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.

2 years ago

A sign reads Police Department of University of Delaware
Community
6abc

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.

2 years ago

U.S. Rep. George Santos leaves the Capitol Hill Club as members of the press follow him on Jan. 31 in Washington, D.C., amid ongoing investigations into his finances, campaign spending and false statements on the campaign trail.
NPR
Courts & Law

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

2 years ago

Tamika Morales holds a photo of herself and her son, Ahmad Morales.
Courts & Law

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.

2 years ago

Protesters face off with police during a demonstration on I-676 in Philadelphia on June 1, 2020
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Mistrial declared: What you need to know about the former Philly SWAT officer seen pepper-spraying protestors

A hung jury ended the trial, the first of a Philadelphia law enforcement officer involved in police operations during the 2020 protests.

2 years ago

Brownsville Police Chief Felix Sauceda speaks at a news conference in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday
NPR
Courts & Law

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.

2 years ago

In this file photo from June 1, 2020, protesters march down Interstate 676 in Philadelphia, during a march calling for justice over the death of George Floyd. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Courts & Law

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.

2 years ago

Zach Rehl
Courts & Law
6abc

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.

2 years ago

Authorities say a gunman who opened fire, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at an Atlanta medical facility, killing one, stole a vehicle shortly after the shooting in order to flee from police. The vehicle was later found at a Cobb County parking garage, pictured here on Monday, that is part of the Battery, a mixed-use development near the stadium where the Atlanta Braves play.
Courts & Law

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.

2 years ago

Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio rallies in Portland
Courts & Law

Ex-Proud Boys leader Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 sedition plot

A jury in Washington, D.C., found Tarrio guilty of seditious conspiracy after hearing from dozens of witnesses over more than three months.

2 years ago

The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards, Jan. 28, 2023
Courts & Law

No charges for ex-officer who hit Tyre Nichols with stun gun

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said on Tuesday that his office did a thorough investigation of Preston Hemphill’s role in the arrest.

2 years ago

In this May 31, 2020 file photo, visitors make silent visits to organic memorial featuring a mural of George Floyd, near the spot where he died while in police custody, in Minneapolis
Courts & Law

Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing

Tou Thao was last of the four former officers facing judgment in Floyd’s killing.

2 years ago

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