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Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro (center), Shira Goodman, CeaseFire PA executive director, (left) and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross (right) held a press conference at police headquarters Tuesday to express concern over concealed carry reciprocity. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania AG, Philly police commissioner criticize conceal-carry bill in Congress

The legislation would authorize a gun owner with a permit from any state to carry a concealed weapon anywhere in the United States.

9 years ago

Rapper Meek Mill arrives at the criminal justice center in Philadelphia, Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. A Philadelphia judge has sentenced rapper Mill to two to four years in state prison for violating probation in a nearly decade-old gun and drug case.
Courts & Law

Meek Mill’s lawyers: FBI investigation into judge means she should leave case

Lawyers for Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill say the FBI has been looking into Common Pleas Judge Genece Brinkley’s “conduct in connection” with Mill since last year.

9 years ago

White nationalists clash with police as they are forced out of Emancipation Park after the
NPR
Community

What went wrong in Charlottesville? Almost everything, says report

A review of Charlottesville's handling of the white nationalist rally there in August found that law enforcement and city officials made several significant mistakes.

9 years ago

New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino announces the arrests of 79 suspects in child pornography investigation. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Trenton cop among 79 arrested in New Jersey on child pornography charges

Ranging in age from 14 to 75, the suspects include a Trenton police officer, a youth minister, a swimming coach, a piano teacher and an IT professional.

9 years ago

U.S. Supreme Court (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Supreme Court takes up case about privacy in digital age

The Supreme Court is taking up a case about privacy rights that could limit the government's ability to track Americans' movements in the digital age.

9 years ago

Victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse and their supporters protest during a
NPR
Courts & Law

Sexual harassment cases often rejected by courts

The standard for harassment under the law is high, and only an estimated 3 percent to 6 percent of the cases ever make it to trial.

9 years ago

Camden police cars on the street with lights flashing
Courts & Law

Complaints of excessive police force plummet in Camden

Barring a turbulent end to 2017, the year could end with fewer than 20 complaints — down from 65 in 2014.

9 years ago

Keir Bradford-Grey is the chief public defender in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

Does the Meek Mill case reflect problems with probation in Philly?

Philadelphia's top public defender, Keir Bradford-Grey argues the Philadelphia rapper's case "amplifies the problem."

9 years ago

Listen 10:12
Leroy Evans with his girlfriend Rosemary Simmons, and their son Leroy, Jr., before his conviction. (Provided)
Courts & Law

Another man’s confession, DNA evidence may pave way for new hearing in 1980 slaying

Leroy Evans has spent three decades in prison for a homicide he denies committing. His attorney believes new evidence could clear Evans' name in the Chester City case.

9 years ago

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivers the keynote address during the General Assembly of the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Philadelphia. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Courts & Law

DOJ gives funding advantage to cities cooperating with immigration authorities

The news comes not long after a number of federal courts blocked the Trump administration from attempting to keep grant funding from sanctuary cities.

9 years ago

A FACT member at a meeting inside Graterford
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

Inside a Pa. prison, a parenting movement grows

Inmates at Graterford state prison have been leading a program aimed at keeping fathers connected with their children. What happens after these fathers come home?

9 years ago

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Joined by law enforcement and community leaders , New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino announces the
Courts & Law

N.J. launching $1 million effort to help prevent conflicts between police, citizens

Videos airing on television, social media, and in movie theaters will provide tips to help ensure encounters between police and residents are safe and mutually respectful.

9 years ago

Hiram Adams and Deanna Bell from the Reentry Think Tank share their story at The Reentry Blueprint event.
Community

The Reentry Project: Stories and solutions from the formerly incarcerated

The forum focused on those who have served their time and now struggle to find their place in the community.

9 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline is seen along the banks of the Delaware River.
Courts & Law

As deadly violence rises across U.S., Philly business leaders learn to prepare

Business owners gather to learn how to prevent and react to workplace violence.

9 years ago

George W. Hill Correctional Facility (Google Maps)
Courts & Law

Private DelCo prison settles lawsuit over suicide for $7M

The settlement also provides for increased review of prisoners at the facility who have mental illnesses.

9 years ago

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