Criminal Justice
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The jury has begun deliberations in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery’s killing
The lead prosecutor said the three defendants could not claim self-defense, given that they initiated the confrontation.
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After the Rittenhouse verdict, focus returns to Chrystul Kizer’s self-defense case
Kizer, who was 17 at the time, is accused of shooting Randall P. Volar III in the head; Volar had previously been arrested on child sexual assault charges.
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Coroner says prisoner at SCI Camp Hill died by suicide
A prisoners' rights advocate notes, this is the fourth prisoner death in Pa. in the past eight days.
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Philadelphians grieve Rittenhouse verdict — and share thoughts on fixing a ‘broken’ system
Go to jury duty and vote for judges. That’s the advice Andre D. Carroll offered his fellow Black Americans after a jury found Rittenhouse not guilty.
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Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in Kenosha shootings
Kyle Rittenhouse has been acquitted of all charges after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings.
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As John Dougherty resigns after bribery conviction, Mayor Kenney offers praise
As Local 98 prepares to move forward with new leadership, Mayor Jim Kenney noted the contributions made by Dougherty.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers, prison reform advocates seek to expand eligibility for compassionate release
Congress expanded the compassionate release process in 2018 when it passed the First Step Act. Efforts to reform state programs are underway across the country.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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