Criminal Justice
2 men convicted of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay, nearly 22 years after rap star’s death
An anonymous Brooklyn federal jury delivered the verdict Tuesday in the trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington.
10 months ago
Arrest made after series of vandalism incidents in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia man is facing vandalism charges after several rock throwing incidents that caused significant damage at several city churches.
10 months ago
Listen 0:42Unlike his predecessor, Gov. Josh Shapiro has the benefit of a Democratic-led state House and a state Senate where attitudes appear to be shifting.
10 months ago
Suspect found guilty in 2021 murder of Temple University student
According to police, Samuel Collington was shot and killed while returning to the North Philadelphia campus following Thanksgiving break with his family.
10 months ago
Police officer witnesses man stabbing ex-girlfriend to death outside Bucks County home, DA says
Trevor Weigel was arrested and denied bail on Sunday for the murder.
10 months ago
2 suspects charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade
A mother of two was killed and 22 people were injured by gunfire Wednesday afternoon, when shots erupted amid the throng of fans gathered at a rally.
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Trenton community crisis response team aims to prevent violence, save lives
A community crisis response team in Trenton aims to defuse violence and help individuals struggling with mental health issues
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Listen 1:03Pennsylvania courts say no ransom was paid in cyberattack, and attackers never sent a demand
The attack didn't compromise any data or stop the courts from operating on a normal schedule, officials said.
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Levittown man charged with beheading father carried photos of federal buildings, bomb plans, DA says
The Bucks County District Attorney on Thursday charged Justin Mohn with a dozen new charges in the death last month of his father, Michael Mohn.
10 months ago
In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten future of Trump case
A visibly upset Willis agreed to testify after a previous witness said her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade began earlier than they had claimed.
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Trump’s New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials
That case has been effectively on hold pending the outcome of an appeal from Trump.
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DOJ settlement will bring new protections for people with opioid use disorder in Pa. courts
Under the settlement, officials overseeing Pa.’s court system will encourage all county courts to adopt an anti-discrimination policy for opioid use disorder medications.
10 months ago
Special counsel: Biden ‘willfully’ disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted
The report represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden’s handling of sensitive government materials, but also details the reasons why he should not be charged.
11 months ago
Philly man freed after nearly 40 years in prison after murder conviction in 1984 fire is reversed
Harold Staten, 71, was convicted in 1986 of setting an early morning fire that killed a man in a north Philadelphia row house in October 1984.
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Jury finds Michigan school shooter’s mother Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter
Prosecutors say Jennifer Crumbley was grossly negligent when she failed to tell Oxford High School that the family had guns.
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