Criminal Justice
This map shows the wild, 24-mile ambulance police chase through Northeast Philly
A man driving a stolen ambulance Friday night led police on a wild, slow-moving car chase that lasted more than an hour and covered at least 24 miles through Northeast Philly.
6 years ago
N.J. robbery suspect compared to ‘The Shining’ killer at trial alleges prosecutorial misconduct
Two judges noted that the defense attorney objected to the prosecutor’s comments about “The Shining” and that the trial judge sustained the objection.
6 years ago
NAACP suing Pennsylvania to stop ‘prison gerrymandering’
They say the state should count people as residents of the counties where they lived before being arrested, not of the counties where they’re serving their sentences.
6 years ago
Pot arrests increased in Pa. despite local decriminalization
In 2014, many cities and townships in Pennsylvania started to decriminalize marijuana possession. So why have pot arrests increased since decriminalization began?
Air Date: February 27, 2020
Listen 12:23Sakeenah Benjamin was 10 years old when her cousin was killed right around the corner from her house. Sixteen years later, she is still dealing with the pain.
6 years ago
Federal judge: Philly courts must record bail hearings
Historically, these proceedings have effectively occurred off-the-record. There’s no stenographer and the public isn’t allowed to record what happens.
6 years ago
Protesters call on Pennsylvania AG to ‘show mercy’ and commute more life sentences
The protests outside Shapiro’s offices were organized by several reform organizations including the Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration.
6 years ago
His hair is sacred. But to get out of solitary confinement, his jailers say he must cut it off.
A Rastafarian who is incarcerated has been in solitary confinement for a year. The jail’s warden said he can get out if he cuts his hair.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania judge lambastes police over violent arrest
A Pennsylvania judge heavily criticized Allentown police after a jury acquitted a man of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
6 years ago
Police: Pregnant woman, child dead in shooting; man critical
A pregnant woman and her child were killed in a double shooting that critically injured a man in north Philadelphia, authorities said.
6 years ago
Penn State settles ‘outstanding issues’ with Paterno family
The deal ends a lawsuit against the university by the Paternos' son Jay, who is currently a member of the Penn State board.
6 years ago
How to lower prison costs? Secretary advises medical parole
Pennsylvania sentences a lot of people to life without the possibility of parole. Research has shown their odds of reoffending are low after years of incarceration.
6 years ago
Woman vandalized Ocean County business with anti-Semitic graffiti, police say
An Ocean County woman is facing numerous charges for allegedly defacing a business with anti-Semitic graffiti, authorities say.
6 years ago
Two arrested in connection to quadruple shooting in North Philly
The afternoon shooting on West Thompson Street claimed the life of 19-year-old Yaniyah Foster, who died Wednesday at Temple University Hospital after being shot in the head.
6 years ago
Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison
Roger Stone, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison on his convictions for witness tampering and lying to Congress.
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