Criminal Justice
Racial bias affects media coverage of missing people. A new tool illustrates how
The database tool estimates that younger, white women will get increasingly more news coverage than other racial groups — such as Black, Latino and Indigenous people.
3 years ago
‘Gasland’ driller will pay millions for new water system in Dimock
Cabot Oil and Gas admits responsibility for contaminating drinking water wells.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years ago
Former Philadelphia police officer sentenced for killing unarmed man
A jury convicted Eric Ruch of voluntary manslaughter in September.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
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