
Criminal Justice
Bucks County faces $67 million verdict in records case
Nearly 67,000 people's expunged prison booking history was available through an inmate lookup tool on the Bucks County website.
6 years ago
Lawmakers seek to curb time inmates spend in solitary confinement
Advocates hope the bill will fare better under Murphy administration, given governor’s professed progressive opinions.
6 years ago
It can be hard for people convicted in Pa. to get professional licenses. A bill aims to change that.
Bill sponsor Jordan Harris, a Democratic representative from Philadelphia, said in addition, the bill would stop licensers from trying to evaluate based on morality.
6 years ago
District attorney says Meek Mill should get new trial, judge
The brief criticized Brinkley for checking up on Mill at a homeless shelter where he was doing community service.
6 years ago
Indicted N.J. Sandy contractor apprehended in Florida
Florida authorities have apprehended a New Jersey contractor under indictment for allegedly scamming homeowners after Superstorm Sandy.
6 years ago
N.J. marijuana bills would expand medical program, decriminalize small amounts
The measures are moving ahead despite lawmakers’ failure to pass a bill legalizing marijuana for adult recreational use.
6 years ago
Backing the blue or empty gesture? Toomey boosts bill to punish cop killers
Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey has reintroduced the Thin Blue Line Act. Some say it will bring justice for slain cops. Others think it’s an empty political gesture.
6 years ago
Can Portugal offer Philadelphia lessons in how to rethink drug charges?
DA Larry Krasner and other U.S. prosecutors hope to learn more about the decriminalization of illicit substances in favor of a public health approach.
6 years ago
Prison guards indicted in alleged beating of inmate at Curran-Fromhold
Federal prosecutors have announced charges against two Philadelphia prison guards in an alleged beating of an inmate last fall.
6 years ago
Why Glen Mills Schools could be closed for good
A lot has happened since a Philadelphia Inquirer investigation uncovered decades of abuse at Glen Mills Schools in Delaware County.
Air Date: May 15, 2019
Listen 12:32Judge: Cosby accusers’ testimony points to ‘signature’ crime
The judge who presided over Bill Cosby's criminal case said he let five other accusers testify at the sex-assault trial because their accounts had "chilling similarities."
6 years ago
Eastern State Penitentiary casts a light on its LGBTQ history
Historic prison museum documents gay life behind the walls in the 1800s. During the prison's 142 years, at least 500 inmates were incarcerated for the crime of sodomy.
6 years ago
Former Nutter Cabinet member pleads guilty to stealing city funds
Desiree Peterkin Bell pleads guilty to theft and will pay nearly $20,000 in restitution. She’ll serve 90 days on house arrest, but avoid prison.
6 years ago
Filmmaker Ed Zwick’s “Trial by Fire” / Uber strike
A conversation with filmmaker Edward Zwick about his new film 'Trial by Fire." Then, we discuss the Uber strike.
Air Date: May 10, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Store reopens at Wilmington corner where six were shot; for now, it’s more peaceful
\Wilmington’s police chief shut down Bill’s Deli Market after six were wounded. Days later, they reopened. Some in the neighborhood say the climate has improved.
6 years ago
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