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Criminal Justice
Highland Park parade shooting suspect bought guns legally despite threats
Authorities said the purchases were allowed even though police were called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide.
3 years ago
Delaware auditor dodges felony charges, guilty of misconduct
Jurors on Friday acquitted McGuiness of felony theft and intimidation charges. But they found her guilty of conflict of interest official misconduct.
3 years ago
Giuliani’s former Ukraine fixer gets 20 months in prison
Lev Parnas had sought leniency on the grounds that he'd helped the Congressional probe of Trump and his efforts to get the leaders of Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden's son.
3 years ago
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
The sentencing was the culmination of a prosecution that detailed how she and Epstein flaunted their riches and associations with prominent people to groom vulnerable girls.
3 years ago
From prison to Pulitzer: Juvenile lifer gives hope to the formerly incarcerated
A former juvenile lifer turned his life around through a series of events that led him to a Pulitzer winning podcast and the program, “I am More”.
3 years ago
Listen 9:00Philly DA Krasner concerned Supreme Court ruling could impact Pa. gun rules
DA Krasner said last week’s Supreme Court gun ruling could impact Pennsylvania gun regulations, making it harder to arrest people for violations.
3 years ago
Conflicting reports, gaps in data obscure true number of Pa. law enforcement agencies
Spotlight PA’s attempt to count police agencies in Pennsylvania unearthed large discrepancies — and that has implications for accountability.
3 years ago
Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter
Russian state-run news agency Tass reported last week that Griner's detention was extended until at least July 2.
3 years ago
Will Julian Assange be extradited to the U.S.? Where his case stands now
The WikiLeaks founder will face 18 federal counts — whenever he's brought to a U.S. courthouse in Virginia. For now, he has at least one more avenue of appeal.
3 years ago
Philly defender association calls for pay parity with DA’s office
Keisha Hudson, leader of the Defender Association of Philadelphia, speaks with WHYY host Cherri Gregg about the DAP's fight for fair pay.
3 years ago
Listen 6:00John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate President Reagan, is granted full release
Hinckley, who was confined to a mental hospital for decades, has been inching his way toward freedom for years.
3 years ago
Kevin and Hunter Seefried were among the first people to enter the Capitol while Congress was meeting to certify fellow Delawarean Joe Biden’s victory.
3 years ago
WNBA star Griner’s Russia detention extended for third time
A top Russian diplomat was cited as saying that Griner will not be considered for detainee swaps until her case has been investigated.
3 years ago
Joshua Macias was arrested on gun charges during the 2020 election count. Now he has been placed among the inner circle of insurrection leaders.
3 years ago
Maryland shooting suspect charged, name released
A West Virginia man has been charged with killing three co-workers at a western Maryland machine shop as well as attempted murder and other charges.
3 years ago