
Criminal Justice
What to know about the Newark mayor’s arrest at an immigration detention center
Ras Baraka's May 9 arrest outside an ICE detention center in New Jersey has created tensions between three congressional Democrats and the Trump administration.
19 hours ago
Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn’t know if he backs due process rights
“I don’t know. I’m not, I’m not a lawyer. I don’t know,” Trump said when pressed by NBC's Kristen Welker.
1 week ago
Prosecutor says officer killed in gunman’s Pennsylvania hospital attack was hit by fire from police
West York Patrolman Andrew W. Duarte was killed in the gunfire in York on Feb. 22, while several other people were wounded and injured.
2 weeks ago
Crozer closure: Delco legislators push Pennsylvania AG to investigate Prospect Medical Holdings
Delaware County lawmakers sent a letter to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, asking him to “leave no stone unturned in holding” Crozer Health’s owner accountable.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:44The court is considering the state AG's appeal of lower court rulings siding with the diocese, finding the state can't seat a grand jury to examine church officials' behavior.
2 weeks ago
Delaware lawmaker removed from budget writing committee after DUI conviction
State Rep. Kevin Hensley accepted a plea deal last week for his DUI arrest last November. It’s his second alcohol-related offense.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:02Police seek motive for arson at Pennsylvania governor’s residence as suspect’s 911 call is released
Relatives say the suspect, Cody Balmer, has struggled with mental illness. But Balmer told a judge this week that he doesn't have a mental illness.
3 weeks ago
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation order
The judge warned he could hold hearings and potentially refer the matter for prosecution if the administration does not take action to remedy the violation.
4 weeks ago
Arson attack probe at Pennsylvania governor’s mansion looking into suspect’s hatred of Josh Shapiro
Authorities investigating why a man set fire to Shapiro’s home are probing whether the suspect targeted him because of his Jewish faith or positions on Israel’s war in Gaza.
4 weeks ago
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis’ order comes after the Supreme Court said the administration must work to bring back the Maryland man, who was sent to a prison in El Salvador.
1 month ago
Trump’s 3rd Circuit: President has power to remake Philly region’s highest federal court
With two vacancies, the 3rd Circuit, a highly influential and powerful court, is evenly split between Democrat- and Republican-appointed judges.
1 month ago
Listen 0:54Series of shootings over warm weekend results in 13 victims and two deaths
More than a dozen people were shot and two died in a series of violent incidents in Philadelphia this past weekend.
1 month ago
Listen 1:11Michael Kealty was a decorated cop, Army vet and family man, but he also shared child porn and convinced a 16-year-old Ohio girl to send explicit pics.
2 months ago
Listen 1:42New Jersey sees 74% increase in child pornography arrests since 2020
The state’s top law enforcement agent to those possessing and distributing child porn: If you harm our kids, we’re going to catch and prosecute you.
2 months ago
Listen 1:13Former Philadelphia detectives found guilty of lying under oath in Anthony Wright trial
Manuel Santiago and Frank Jastrzembski were found guilty of lying during the 2016 retrial of Anthony Wright. Martin Devlin was acquitted of all charges.
2 months ago