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Criminal Justice

File photo: Frank Nucera Jr., left, with his defense attorney Rocco Cipparone in 2019. (Nicholas Pugliese/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Frank Nucera hate crime retrial begins in New Jersey

Federal prosecutors are trying their hate crime case against former Bordentown Township Police Chief Frank Nucera again after a deadlocked jury two years ago.

4 years ago

The correctional complex on State Road in Philadelphia.
Community

‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to staff shortages, poor conditions at local jails

P.O.C. hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents feel about staff shortages and worsening conditions at local jails.

4 years ago

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Kyle Rittenhouse, center, looks back as Kenosha County Sheriff's deputies enter the courtroom
NPR
Courts & Law

4 takeaways from the first week of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial

Nearly three hours of testimony came from a video producer for a right-wing news site who filmed Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wis.

4 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Corruption trial continues as Councilmember Bobby Henon’s lawyer drills into fundraising

Among the character witnesses called for Henon were former nurses union president Patricia Eakin and Michael Bresnan, president of the firefighters and paramedics union.

4 years ago

Bobby Henon walks while wearing a face mask
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Witnesses called by defense in bribery trial testify to Henon’s dedication to his community

Character witnesses for the City Council member included a state representative, a priest, and a community advocate.

4 years ago

Delaware auditor Kathy McGuiness stands in front of a Delaware government building
Courts & Law

Judge denies indicted Delaware auditor’s bid to have taxpayers foot bill for $550-an-hour lawyer

Prosecutors called the gambit by Kathy McGuiness “absurd.” The judge ruled that she is only entitled to a public defender.

4 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (left) and challenger Chuck Peruto
Politics & Policy

As critics slam him on gun violence, Philly DA Larry Krasner looks past election to next term

Krasner sees his decisive primary victory as a mandate for his progressive policies. Those on the front line of gun violence offer nuance to the claims of his critics.

4 years ago

Listen 4:51
Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Prosecutors say Bobby Henon helped PPA in exchange for windows given to his girlfriend

Federal prosecutors began Tuesday to present evidence that Councilmember Bobby Henon was bribed to oppose an audit of the PPA.

4 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (left) and challenger Chuck Peruto
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The Philadelphia district attorney race: DA Larry Krasner and Charles Peruto

DA Larry Krasner and challenger criminal defense attorney Charles Peruto join us to discuss the Philadelphia DA race, criminal justice, and the city's soaring homicide rates.

Air Date: October 26, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
A closeup of Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

John Dougherty told Bobby Henon to delay Comcast deal in recorded call

As the corruption case moved into its fourth week, prospectors dug into wiretapped calls about the city’s franchise deal with Comcast.

4 years ago

NPR
Community

Ahmaud Arbery muralist turns to Brunswick history

4 years ago

James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware. (Zoë Read/WHYY)
Courts & Law

New blueprint hopes to reverse revolving door at Delaware prisons

More than 65% of people released from Delaware prisons in 2016 were re-convicted within three years. A new blueprint from the state aims to change that.

4 years ago

A police officer patrols the block near a house as they investigate an active shooting situation, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in the Nicetown neighborhood of Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Courts & Law

Trial pushed back for Maurice Hill, man accused of shooting 6 officers in Tioga standoff

Maurice Hill trial: Accused shooter at center of Nicetown-Tioga standoff trial delayed.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

FBI wiretaps capture union pres Jim Gardler telling Philly council member to make Verizon ‘sweat’

Prosecutors in the Philly council member’s federal corruption trial drilled into allegations that he acted against the telecom giant for campaign donations.

4 years ago

FILE - Philadelphia 76ers' Tony Wroten in action during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Philadelphia
Community

Former Sixer among 18 ex-NBA players charged in $4M health care fraud scheme

Authorities say 18 former NBA players have been arrested on charges alleging they pocketed $2.5 million illegally by defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan.

4 years ago

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