Criminal Justice

Protesters have gathered outside the facility in recent days following news reports that those housed there have largely been without heat or power for the past week.

There are 140 people on those wait lists to get into state facilities, Department of Human Services said in an email.

Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon pleaded “not guilty” to a string of criminal charges outlined in a sweeping federal indictment.

John Dougherty grew up in Pennsport and still lives there, as do many of the Local 98 union’s members.

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.

In 2018, Chester City was dubbed one the “murder capitals of America.” But crime is down, including the rate of homicides.

A federal grand jury added 19 charges to the 44 counts previously levied against Robert Bowers, 46, of Baldwin, Pennsylvania.

Under current law, Pennsylvania doesn't limit possible probation length or additional time in state or county prisons for violating probation.

Roger Stone is just another entitled rich guy who’s too weak to take the heat. 

There are plenty of reasons for forensic misconduct. But there is also the reality that many crime labs lack proper oversight.

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.

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.

Katie Brennan accused Alvarez of sexually assaulting her in 2017 when they were both working to get N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy elected.

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.

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.