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Governor John Carney speaking at the Baylor Women Correctional Institution. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)

Delaware Gov. Carney points to prison education programs as key to reducing recidivism

Governor John Carney got a first-hand look at education efforts designed to help those incarcerated get a better chance at success upon release.

3 years ago

Sergeo Cea speaks during a protest at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, held outside the building where members of the state House of Representatives are holding hearings on the effort to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Politics & Policy

Billy Penn

Krasner impeachment hearings kick off, with witnesses — many on videotape — also placing blame on mayor and police commissioner

A protest outside brought circus performers to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

3 years ago

A person appears on a screen above the Jan. 6 commission members who are seated at a table.

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Courts & Law

In a big Jan. 6 case, Oath Keepers go on trial for seditious conspiracy

The founder of the Oath Keepers and four others individuals linked to the far-right, anti-government group go on trial Tuesday on seditious conspiracy and other charges stemmi

3 years ago

People gather holding signs that read Charge the police. Rowhomes are visible in the background.

Courts & Law

Officers to face trial in girl’s death after Pa. high school football game

Three former police officers charged with killing a young girl when they fired 25 shots at a car will face trial on manslaughter charges.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (Angela Gervasi/Billy Penn)

Courts & Law

6abc

Former Philadelphia police officer found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in 2017 shooting

Eric Ruch was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and possession of an instrument of crime in the death of Dennis Plowden Jr. following a car chase and crash in East German

3 years ago

Courts & Law

Philly jails see increase in women who are incarcerated, move to consolidate population

Prison officials say the move is designed to maximize efficiency behind prison walls. They say it will also allow more women to have visitors.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump's attorneys Linsey Halligan, James Trusty, and Chris Kise arrive at Brooklyn Federal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman)

Courts & Law

Arbiter in Trump docs probe signals intent to move quickly

Raymond Dearie, the veteran Brooklyn-based judge, also appeared skeptical of the Trump team’s reluctance to say whether it believed the records had been declassified.

3 years ago

Adnan Syed leaves the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse in Baltimore, Maryland February 5, 2016. The Maryland man whose 2000 murder conviction was thrown into question by the popular 'Serial' podcast was in court to argue he deserved a new trial because his lawyers had done a poor job with his case. (Carlos Barria/REUTERS)

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Courts & Law

Adnan Syed is released from prison after a Baltimore judge vacates his conviction

The office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City said in a motion filed last week that there was new information about two potential alternative suspects.

3 years ago

Kent County Courthouse. (Delaware Courts)

Courts & Law

‘Child torture’: Indictment describes horrific abuse of two sons by Delaware couple

Mary and Charles Vinson of Kent County face a total of 646 felony and misdemeanor charges, including attempted strangulation and kidnapping.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (left) and Dr. Mehmet Oz. (AP Photos/Gene J. Puskar/Ryan Collerd)

Politics & Policy

Sentencing reform, or getting tough on crime? Oz and Fetterman on criminal justice

John Fetterman wants sentencing reform and second chances. Oz opposes attempts to reduce incarceration, and believes it leads to crime.

3 years ago

File photo: Former U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson speaks to reporters after a news conference in New York, Nov. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Politics & Policy

Bill Richardson visits Moscow as Griner, Whelan remain jailed

Richardson is a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations.

3 years ago

A woman holds up a picture of a woman as she speaks into several microphones. Three other people with somber faces are visible in the background.

Community

Kenney, Krasner, and Outlaw join call for public to help combat gun violence

Top city officials say people know who the suspects are in a rash of recent killings, and they need to come forward to help.

3 years ago

In documents filed in court Friday, lawyers for former President Trump and the Department of Justice listed their preferred candidates for the role of special master. (Steve Helber/AP)

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Courts & Law

Justice Dept. and Trump lawyers dispute how the Mar-A-Lago special master should work

Lawyers for former President Trump and the Department of Justice released different names for who they would want to review documents found in the court-authorized search.

3 years ago