Criminal Justice

Some advocates argue a constitutional amendment and enabling legislation would make people with some felonies more likely to be held pretrial.

The goal is to prevent young people from getting a criminal record and time in jail, giving them a better shot at reducing recidivism.

The civil rights leader was also a close, lifelong friend of President Joe Biden, dating back to the 1960s.

On Monday, the president announced he is commuting the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, including Kaboni Savage, who ordered the firebombing of a house in 2004.

Twenty-one shots were fired at the scene. Police say the victim was shot about 10 times.

Luigi Mangione agreed on Thursday to be extradited at a court appearance in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested last week after five days on the run.

Marty Small Sr., 50, is accused of asking his daughter to claim that a head injury she sustained on Jan. 13 occurred when she tripped and fell in her bedroom.

Friedman Agnifilo’s law firm confirmed late Friday that she had been retained to represent Mangione.

What became known as the “kids for cash” scandal is considered one of the worst judicial scandals in U.S. history.

Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said police believe there was a fight near the ice rink prior to the shooting.

Investigators have uncovered evidence that Luigi Mangione had prior knowledge UnitedHealthcare was holding its annual investor conference in New York City.

It's an early pushback by mostly Democratic-led states against President-elect Donald Trump’s 2nd administration, which Platkin said “routinely sides with the gun industry."

Willie Hunter is accused of seriously injuring the victim in the midst of a break up. He faces several charges including aggravated assault by strangulation.

Memes and online posts in support of 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who's charged with killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, have mushroomed online.

Luigi Mangione is being held without bail in western Pennsylvania in the killing of Brian Thompson.