Criminal Justice
Young group facing charges for high-end thefts in Philly and suburbs
The young people without previous criminal records were recruited in North Philadelphia and used to target high-end retail stores in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.
8 months ago
Jury chosen in Hunter Biden’s federal firearms case, opening statements are set for Tuesday
The president's son has been charged in Delaware with three felonies stemming from a firearm purchase when he was, according to his memoir, in the throes of a crack addiction.
8 months ago
N.J. Sen. Menendez files for independent reelection run amid federal bribery trial
The Garden State’s senior senator files an independent campaign bid as he is on trial in New York City for bribery and corruption.
8 months ago
Trump’s attacks on U.S. justice system after his conviction could be used by autocrats, say experts
After being found guilty in his hush money case, the former president made unfounded claims of a “rigged” trial, which analysts say could undermine international relations.
8 months ago
Trump is found guilty on 34 felony counts. Read the counts here
Jurors unanimously agreed that Trump falsified business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels to influence the outcome of the 2016 election.
8 months ago
3 former juvenile detention residents sue Delaware County for alleged sexual abuse
“You have to really think about why this happened for as long as it did,” said the attorney representing the plaintiffs, “and how it was so prevalent.”
8 months ago
Listen 1:08Lawsuits claim 66 people were abused as children in Pennsylvania’s juvenile facilities
Some attacks were reported to other staffers and were ignored or met with disbelief.
9 months ago
Sen. Cory Booker questions U.S. prison labor policies, calls for change
While most incarcerated workers today help maintain correctional facilities, others are leased out to private companies or take part in work-release programs.
9 months ago
Family of Black Pa. teen wrongly executed in 1931 seeks damages after 2022 exoneration
Sixteen-year-old Alexander McClay Williams remains the youngest person the state has put to death. He was exonerated by Gov. Tom Wolf after researchers dug up new evidence.
9 months ago
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
The proposal would move marijuana from the “Schedule I” group to the less tightly regulated “Schedule III."
9 months ago
Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case
In 2021, USA Gymnastics agreed to pay hundreds of the female survivors $380 million to settle their claims.
9 months ago
What to know about week 1 of Trump’s criminal trial, with jury selection complete
Twelve jurors and six alternates were finalized on Friday. Opening arguments are expected to begin on Monday.
10 months ago
Opioid settlement cash a boon to Pa. prosecutors but public defenders are being turned away
County district attorneys are in line for millions of dollars, but under-resourced public defenders say they’ve been sidelined.
10 months ago
3 retired Philadelphia detectives to stand trial in perjury case stemming from 2016 exoneration
Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago and Frank Jastrzembski are accused of lying under oath at the 2016 retrial of a man the jury exonerated in a 1991 rape and murder.
10 months ago
Why a business coalition wants more employers to overlook criminal records in Philly
Advocates say too much talent is sitting on the sidelines because criminal records are holding some applicants back.
10 months ago