Criminal Justice
Johnny Doc charges rattle Pennsport
John Dougherty grew up in Pennsport and still lives there, as do many of the Local 98 union’s members.
5 years ago
Listen 2:10Renewed attention on N.J. bill to lift voting ban on people with criminal convictions
Advocates hope a recent endorsement from Gov. Phil Murphy will mean legislation to restore voting rights to New Jersey residents with criminal convictions finally advances.
5 years ago
Chester City records fewer murders amid drop in crime
In 2018, Chester City was dubbed one the “murder capitals of America.” But crime is down, including the rate of homicides.
5 years ago
Hate crimes charged in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre case
A federal grand jury added 19 charges to the 44 counts previously levied against Robert Bowers, 46, of Baldwin, Pennsylvania.
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Calling Pa. laws ‘antiquated,’ bipartisan group pushes parole reform
Under current law, Pennsylvania doesn't limit possible probation length or additional time in state or county prisons for violating probation.
5 years ago
Treat Roger Stone like Al Capone
Roger Stone is just another entitled rich guy who’s too weak to take the heat.
5 years ago
How corruption in forensic science is harming the criminal justice system
There are plenty of reasons for forensic misconduct. But there is also the reality that many crime labs lack proper oversight.
5 years ago
Philly DA Krasner to fight new Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal
Abu-Jamal is serving life without parole after his death sentence was thrown out over flawed jury instructions. He was convicted of killing a Philadelphia police officer.
5 years ago
Lancaster County tops list for charging heroin dealers with homicide
Lancaster County pursues drug-induced homicide charges more than any other county in the United States, according to a recent report from data gathering project Mission LISA.
5 years ago
New Jersey prosecutor: No charges in sexual assault case
Katie Brennan accused Alvarez of sexually assaulting her in 2017 when they were both working to get N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy elected.
5 years ago
NRA pushback expected as Philly moves to enforce law on reporting stolen or lost guns
No one has been charged under the law calling for a $2,000 fine for a first offense and another $2,000 fine, with a potential of up to 90 days in jail for repeat offenses.
5 years ago
$1.5 million from feds will help Delaware assist inmates re-entering community
Delaware will use $1.5 million in federal grant money to help inmates reintegrate into society in hopes of reducing the number of inmates who return to prison.
5 years ago
Philadelphia jail scrambles to find doctors who can prescribe addiction treatment
Due to federal prescribing limits, the men's prison has found itself in a tough position: It has more people who need the drug Suboxone than doctors who can prescribe it.
5 years ago
Listen 2:07After wearing FBI wire, former Wilmington Trust banker still gets 21 months in prison
Joseph Terranova secretly recorded a Wilmington Trust colleague and developers during their canasta games. He was the government's key witness but is still going to prison.
5 years ago
After 2016 ruling, battles over juvenile lifer cases persist
About 400 offenders originally sentenced to life without parole as juveniles have been released nationwide, and hundreds of others have been resentenced to shorter terms.
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