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Defense attorney Fortunato Perri Jr. said a medical examination found that the protester was never struck directly on the head with the baton.
2 years ago
Climate scientist Michael Mann wins defamation case against conservative writers
Mann, a Penn professor, had sued Rand Simberg, a policy analyst, and Mark Steyn, a right-wing author, for online posts published over a decade ago.
2 years ago
Parents’ Responsibility After A School Shooting, Local Music Roundup
A Michigan jury convicted Jennifer Crumbley of manslaughter this week, more than two years after her teenage son committed the largest school shooting in the state's history.
Air Date: February 8, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:07Judge rules escape charge against convicted murderer Cavalcante can proceed to trial
The judge found there is enough evidence to forward to county court for trial all of the charges against Danilo Cavalcante, including burglary, trespassing and car theft.
2 years ago
What’s the status of abortion access in Pennsylvania?
Here’s a primer on where abortion policy stands in Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
Jury says Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case
Friday’s verdict was the second time in nine months that a jury addressed Carroll’s claim that Trump assaulted her in a New York City department store in 1996.
2 years ago
Pa. Senate committee scrutinizes water privatization in Philly suburbs
Critics of Act 12 say since its adoption in 2016, for-profit water companies have lured municipalities into massive deals at the expense of the ratepayer.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House committee
Even if the measures clear the House floor, however, they will likely face a cold reception in the state Senate, as did other gun control measures passed last year.
2 years ago
Judge threatens to boot Donald Trump from courtroom over loud talking as E. Jean Carroll testifies
Carroll was the first witness in a trial to determine damages, if any, that Trump owes her for remarks he made while he was president.
2 years ago
Overdraft fees could drop to as low as $3 under new Biden proposal
The change could potentially eliminate billions of dollars in fee revenue for the nation’s biggest banks, which were gearing up for a battle even before Wednesday’s announceme
2 years ago
Case brought to Supreme Court by Cape May herring fishermen may gut federal rulemaking power
The court is considering whether to scrap nearly 40 years of precedent in a case that could weaken federal agencies' power to regulate everything from the environment to guns.
2 years ago
Former high-ranking Philadelphia police commander to be reinstated after arbitrator’s ruling
Carl Holmes, who spent nearly three decades on the force, was fired in 2019 after he was accused of having sexually assaulted three women at work.
2 years ago
Philly DA Krasner sues over legislation that strips some of his authority
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation last month to give a special prosecutor the option to take over the investigation of any crimes committed within SEPTA in the city.
2 years ago
South Africa says Israel’s campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. What can the UN do about it?
The case that started Thursday will likely last for years.
2 years ago
Gig Workers Rule, Car Culture from Driverless to Hot Rods, Is Measles Back?
Ahead of the Philadelphia Auto Show, the latest trends in the car industry, from safety to wild technology. Plus, new help for gig workers and Dr. Paul Offit talks measles.
Air Date: January 11, 2024 12:00 pm
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