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Criminal Justice

Close-up of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Murphy announces clemency program to let some offenders seek early release from prison

Murphy was joined by Philly rapper Meek Mill, who spent nearly 10 years on probation before being imprisoned for probation violations.

6 months ago

CNN analyst Bakari Sellers says those efforts to right racial wrongs have not panned out, and in fact, caused a powerful backlash. He joins us to talk about his new book, “The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now.”
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

CNN’s Bakari Sellers, our obsession with our roots, spicy food science

CNN analyst Bakari Sellers joined us to talk about his new book, “The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now.”

Air Date: June 19, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:54
Penelope Ettinger outside NOVA
Community

‘NOVA changed my life’: Bucks County organization marks 50 years of serving victims of crime

In the past 50 years, NOVA has served over 100,000 victims of serious crimes or their family members in Bucks County.

6 months ago

Listen 1:11
Philly DA Larry Kranser
Courts & Law

Court upholds law taking jurisdiction over SEPTA crimes from Philly DA Larry Krasner

A divided Commonwealth Court turned down Krasner's argument that the law passed late last year by Republicans in the General Assembly violates the state Constitution.

7 months ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center.
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania public defense system is unconstitutional, underfunded by at least $100M, new ACLU suit says

The lawsuit argues the current system leaves too many cases for too few attorneys.

7 months ago

Hunter Biden
Courts & Law

What’s next for Hunter Biden after his conviction on federal gun charges

Jurors found Biden guilty after three hours of deliberations over two days. Now, President Joe Biden’s son faces sentencing and another trial on tax charges.

7 months ago

Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court for his criminal hush money trial in New York, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Courts & Law

In the rough: Felony convictions could cost Trump liquor licenses at 3 New Jersey golf courses

The state’s attorney general’s office is looking into whether Trump’s recent felony convictions make him ineligible to hold liquor licenses at his three N.J. golf courses.

7 months ago

Felisha Alderson
Community

Delaware’s first elder abuse sanctuary aims to tackle ‘untalked-about crisis in this country’

The senior living campus near Wilmington is creating a statewide network to give victims “a place where they’re safe from that abuser.”

7 months ago

Listen 1:59
Inspector Ray Evers off the Philadelphia Police (Tom MacDonald WHYY)
Courts & Law

Young group facing charges for high-end thefts in Philly and suburbs

The young people without previous criminal records were recruited in North Philadelphia and used to target high-end retail stores in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.

7 months ago

Hunter Biden
Courts & Law

Jury chosen in Hunter Biden’s federal firearms case, opening statements are set for Tuesday

The president's son has been charged in Delaware with three felonies stemming from a firearm purchase when he was, according to his memoir, in the throes of a crack addiction.

7 months ago

Bob Menendez
Politics & Policy

N.J. Sen. Menendez files for independent reelection run amid federal bribery trial

The Garden State’s senior senator files an independent campaign bid as he is on trial in New York City for bribery and corruption.

7 months ago

Former President Donald Trump sits in Manhattan criminal court, May 21, 2024, in New York.
Courts & Law

Trump’s attacks on U.S. justice system after his conviction could be used by autocrats, say experts

After being found guilty in his hush money case, the former president made unfounded claims of a “rigged” trial, which analysts say could undermine international relations.

7 months ago

Former President Donald Trump walks to make comments to members of the media after being found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree at Manhattan Criminal Court, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in New York
Courts & Law
NPR

Trump is found guilty on 34 felony counts. Read the counts here

Jurors unanimously agreed that Trump falsified business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels to influence the outcome of the 2016 election.

7 months ago

The exterior of Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center.
Courts & Law

3 former juvenile detention residents sue Delaware County for alleged sexual abuse

“You have to really think about why this happened for as long as it did,” said the attorney representing the plaintiffs, “and how it was so prevalent.”

7 months ago

Listen 1:08
Sign for oysville Youth Development Center
Courts & Law

Lawsuits claim 66 people were abused as children in Pennsylvania’s juvenile facilities

Some attacks were reported to other staffers and were ignored or met with disbelief.

7 months ago

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