Criminal Justice

Walker was charged in her role as deputy director at the state agency that stores and tests drugs seized by police. She is now state director of nursing.

The arrest of William Ushler, 53, came after a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Philly trial attorneys weigh in on who gets the advantage in a retrial – prosecution or defense?

Though the money is important, an attorney says the settlement means validation for his clients and having "their voice heard."

The verdict followed roughly three weeks of testimony in the federal trial. Johnson’s political future was at stake. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.

DA Larry Krasner says crime prevention programs are key to curtailing the violence that has spiraled out of control during COVID-19 pandemic.

Peter Lyoya brought his family from Congo to the U.S. in 2014 to escape violence. Now he fears they came here to die

The panel has deliberated for roughly 12 hours. It will resume discussions on Monday following a break for the holidays.

The mayor’s proposed budget reflects a troubling imbalance in the approach to public safety, writes Keisha Hudson of the Defender Association.

Closing arguments in the three-week trial focused on contrasting explanations of the true intent of consulting fees paid to the Council member’s wife.

The Philadelphia Bar Association is offering free confidential legal advice to the public for its annual Law Week from Monday, April 25 to Friday, April 29.

Defense portrayed their clients as weekend warriors prone to wild talk. They said FBI undercover agents and informants tricked the men into agreeing to a conspiracy.

Things got testy while prosecutors cross-examined Gregory Scott, a former special assistant at Universal Companies, the nonprofit at the heart of the bribery trial.

It seems Henon might’ve forestalled things by resigning when he did, while Dougherty still faces additional federal trials.

The deprivatization of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility from GEO Group’s hands is complete — but the work addressing “chronic over-incarceration” is far from over.