Criminal Justice

Tamara Russell, aka Revive POC, hit the streets of Philadelphia to see what residents think about the city’s efforts to quell rising gun violence.

If passed, state and state-related colleges and universities in Pennsylvania would no longer be able to ask prospective students about their criminal records.

As Gov. Phil Murphy signs bills aimed at reforming prisons, he’s calling on the legislature to consider the rest of the recommendations from a commission.

The court is considering whether last year's Superior Court decision improperly did away with the statute of limitations and a discovery rule for civil actions.

William Kaetz's arrest comes months after a disgruntled attorney fatally shot the son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas and wounded her husband in a targeted attack.

Bryan Morton is charged with third-degree aggravated assault for allegedly beating Rashan Prailow with a microphone at a weekend dinner.

Legislators who heard the speeches were moved, but action is far from certain.

Barry G. Croft of Bear is portrayed in an FBI affidavit as a leader of the alleged abduction plot. The FBI said he constructed improvised explosive devices.

Michigan's Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and others say they weren't surprised by the alleged plot to kidnap her after experiencing months of loathsome protests and partisan battles.

The high court will also consider whether the jury should have heard evidence that Bill Cosby had given quaaludes to women in the past.

Councilmember Bobby Henon will also face a jury for his role in the alleged union scheme.

Critics have low expectations for the chronically underfunded watchdog group.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw on Monday addressed the city’s major surge in gun violence.

Ya existen oficinas como esta en varios lugares pero ninguna a nivel del gabinete del alcalde.