Criminal Justice

The department’s directive hasn’t been updated since Blackberrys were a thing.

Under the proposal, inmates could not be placed in solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days or more than 20 days in a 60-day period.

Meek Mill's lawyers will get a chance to argue the rapper's 2008 conviction on gun and drug charges should be overturned.

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is reviewing a database of offensive social media comments posted by city cops to look for evidence of bias.

The Philadelphia Department of Prisons is offering two extra hours out of isolation to ease the mental health impact of segregation on inmates.

Bill Cosby has dropped his countersuit against seven women who accused him of sexually assaulting them.

Janet and Janine Africa were released from prison Saturday after serving more than 40 years in the death of a Philadelphia police officer.

Two Superstorm Sandy contractors stole more than $2 million dollars from clients, prosecutors allege. 

Nearly 67,000 people's expunged prison booking history was available through an inmate lookup tool on the Bucks County website.

Advocates hope the bill will fare better under Murphy administration, given governor’s professed progressive opinions.

Bill sponsor Jordan Harris, a Democratic representative from Philadelphia, said in addition, the bill would stop licensers from trying to evaluate based on morality.

The brief criticized Brinkley for checking up on Mill at a homeless shelter where he was doing community service.

Florida authorities have apprehended a New Jersey contractor under indictment for allegedly scamming homeowners after Superstorm Sandy. 

The measures are moving ahead despite lawmakers’ failure to pass a bill legalizing marijuana for adult recreational use.

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.