Law
The new leader of Philadelphia’s Defender Association spoke to WHYY’s Cherri Gregg about advocating for clients and "a crisis of mass incarceration."
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Listen 7:00Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr. subpoenaed by N.Y. attorney general
New York’s attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation.
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Michelle Lodzinski’s conviction in son’s 1991 killing overturned by N.J. Supreme Court
It was a stunning turnaround in one of N.J.'s most infamous cold cases, which had remained unresolved for years even though Michelle Lodzinski was considered a prime suspect.
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Judge sets hearing to reconsider trucker’s 110-year sentence
A truck driver sentenced to 110 years for an explosive crash that killed four people in suburban Denver moved a step closer to potentially having his prison term reduced.
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Victim advocates in Pa. looking for ways to revive Marsy’s Law after court decision
Although the amendment was struck down by the courts, questions of how to balance rights for alleged victims and perpetrators of crimes could resurface.
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Prisoners sent to home confinement because of the pandemic might remain free
In a rare reversal, the Justice Department said the prison system has discretion to allow people released to home confinement during the pandemic to remain free.
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Pa. Supreme Court rules against ‘Marsy’s Law’ amendment voters supported
Pennsylvania’s highest court is putting a final nail into the coffin of a proposed constitutional amendment that state voters supported by a large margin more than two years
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N.J. close to codifying same-sex marriage
Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign the legislation, which enshrines same-sex marriage into New Jersey law.
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Delaware attorney general won’t prosecute two police officers who killed Lymond Moses
Attorney General Kathy Jennings’ report criticized officers’ training and police policies, but said prosecuting the two who shot Moses was not justified under the law.
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Regional Roundup – December 20th
Councilmember At-Large Allan Domb talks making "streeteries" permanent. And, DHS can collect Social Security payments to fund foster care - it's legal, but controversial.
Air Date: December 20, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:10Delaware AG calls Seaford fetal remains ordinance ‘flagrant violation’ of state law
Delaware AG Kathy Jennings plans to sue Seaford after it approved a law forcing women to bury or cremate “fetal remains” following an abortion.
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Insurer agrees to $800M settlement in Boy Scouts bankruptcy
The settlement comes as more than 82,000 sexual abuse claimants face a Dec. 28 deadline to vote on a previously announced Boy Scouts reorganization plan.
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Supreme Court again leaves state vaccine mandate in place for healthcare workers
The U.S. Supreme Court has turned away a challenge to New York state's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers—a mandate that provide no exceptions for religious objectors.
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Court rejects Trump’s efforts to keep records from Jan. 6 panel
The three-judge panel said there was a “unique legislative need” for documents that the committee has requested.
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A federal judge dismisses Rose McGowan’s lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein
Wright tossed the case after McGowan reportedly missed a December filing deadline. She had been representing herself in the suit after splitting with her attorneys.
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