
Incarceration
Krasner, Dugan battle over old accusations at DA forum
The District Attorney and retired judge will face each other in a May 20 primary.
2 weeks ago
Retired Philadelphia detectives go on trial in perjury case stemming from 2016 murder exoneration
Philly DA Larry Krasner charged former detectives Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago and Frank Jastrzembski in 2021, days before the statute of limitations was set to expire.
3 weeks ago
Burlington County Library reopens cafe in partnership with Special Services School District
Students at the Transitions School will learn job skills and earn work experience operating the cafe at the library system’s Westampton branch, officials said.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:17Kevin Bacon and his brother teamed up with Rock to the Future to dedicate the room after their mother, Philly educator Ruth Bacon.
2 months ago
Listen 0:58Judges allow some Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump’s inauguration
In most cases, Justice Department prosecutors argued that Capitol riot defendants shouldn’t be allowed to return to the scene of their crimes.
3 months ago
Biden commutes death sentence for Philadelphia drug lord who killed 12 people, including children
On Monday, the president announced he is commuting the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, including Kaboni Savage, who ordered the firebombing of a house in 2004.
3 months ago
Tablets provide people in Delaware prisons convenient connection to family at a cost
The Delaware Department of Correction distributed tablets for free. But some features, including communicating with family, come with a cost.
4 months ago
Listen 0:512 Philly corrections officers charged in separate contraband smuggling schemes
District Attorney Krasner announced the arrests Tuesday after authorities discovered inmates received phones, AirPods and drugs at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility.
4 months ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy pardons 33 and commutes 3 sentences, including case supported by Kim Kardashian
Murphy's first use of his clemency authority comes after he set up a special review board in June aimed at bringing cases deserving of a pardon or commutation for review.
4 months ago
Arun Kundnani receives Whiting Foundation grant for work documenting Jamal Al-Amin
The Philly-based writer is the first person allowed access to interview the Civil Rights Movement leader since he was incarcerated in 2002.
4 months ago
Listen 1:15New South Jersey clinic opens to bridge health care gaps for people leaving jails and prisons
The Omega Physicians health clinic in Medford, New Jersey, provides primary care and specialty services like psychiatry and addiction treatment.
4 months ago
Listen 1:08About 86% of county jails now offer methadone or buprenorphine, medications that are effective in treating opioid use disorder.
5 months ago
Listen 1:38Man sentenced for escaping a Philadelphia prison after being involved in 4 murders
Ameen Hurst, 20, will serve 55 to 110 years behind bars following his escape from prison, where he was being held for murder charges.
5 months ago
Prosecutors seek resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced during a Thursday news conference that his office would recommend the brothers be sentenced to 50 years to life.
5 months ago
Philadelphia jail withheld insulin from a diabetic inmate who died, lawsuit says
The family of a former Philly jail inmate is suing the institution, saying officials there caused the death of a diabetic inmate by failing to provide insulin, other care.
5 months ago