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Bankruptcy Judge Calls Two People “Apes” in Courtroom

A U.S. Bankruptcy judge called two people “apes” in her courtroom, the Daily News’ Ronnie Polaneczky writes in her column today. Polaneczky was at a […]

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Another Guilty Plea in Main Line Drug Ring

Timothy Brooks, who prosecutors have charged as second in command in the Main Line drug ring, pleaded guilty Tuesday to five of the 13 counts […]

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Ex-Eagle Irving Fryar, Mother Reject Plea Deals, Will Head to Trial

Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Irving Fryar and his mother, accused in a mortgage fraud scam in New Jersey, both turned down plea deals in […]

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Prosecutor’s Misdeeds Mean Trio Won’t Be Retried for Murder

A judge ruled yesterday that three men once convicted of torturing and murdering another man won’t be retried for the crime. Common Pleas Judge Benjamin […]

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UPDATE: Kane Promises Email Cooperation With Castille

[Update 9:30 a.m.] AP reports that Kane is making a stronger pledge of cooperation with Castille: Kane told Castille she will try to give him […]

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Judge: Email Scandal Could Spread to Judiciary

Chief Justice Ronald Castille wants to know if Pennsylvania judges were among the officials who exchanged racy emails with other state government officials. He’s asking […]

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Philadelphia Judge Joseph C. Waters Jr. Pleads Guilty to Federal Corruption Charges

[UPDATE] According to an information (read the full document below) released by the U.S. Department of Justice, as expected, former municipal court judge Joseph C. […]

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Murder Defendant Wears “Crime Pays” T-Shirt to Court

Jeremiah Jakson, accused of strangling his West Philadelphia housemate for her belongings, arrived in court Wednesday wearing a shirt that says “Crime Pays.” Jakson told […]

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Philadelphia Man Gets Out of Jury Duty With Novel Name Trick

The Daily News has a story Thursday about the return of scofflaw court, which brings in the unlucky few who skipped jury duty and now […]

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Newspapers Ask Court for Pennsylvania Lethal-Injection Drug Info

Four newspapers, two in Philadelphia, have sued Pennsylvania in order to get information on the supplier of Pennsylvania’s lethal injection drugs. The motion was filed […]

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Jury Duty Is Hell

“It’s my third frigging time,” the man says to the court clerk; his bald head was turning red. “My neighbor hasn’t been called once, not […]

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Defense in Building Collapse May Call on Mayor to Testify

Michael Nutter may have to take the stand in a murder case, if defense lawyers have their way. Philadelphia’s mayor is one of more than […]

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Philadelphia Sex Trafficker Gets Almost 22 Years in Prison

A once-aspiring rapper who went by the name of King Kobra was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in prison Monday for his role […]

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Judges: Johnny Doc’s Videotaped Deposition Will Not Be Sealed

IBEW Local 98 business manager John Dougherty is suing current Inquirer reporter Karen Heller over a column she wrote in 2009. Heller did get the […]

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Chaka Fattah Jr.’s Former Roommate Pleads Guilty

Things just got worse for Chaka Fattah Jr. Matthew Amato, who used to live with the recently indicted son of Congressman Chaka Fattah, pleaded guilty […]