Porngate
Pa. Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin Suspended for Emails
The Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline today today suspended Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin from his judicial and administrative duties for his role in the […]
Here’s the Latest Lawsuit Against Kathleen Kane
Another day, another set of problems for Attorney General Kathleen Kane. This time, it’s a federal lawsuit by two agents of the office — Michael […]
Justice Eakin Faces “Porngate” Hearing
A three-judge panel will consider today whether Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin should be suspended for his participation in the swapping of sexually explicit […]
Kathleen Kane Says Her Sister’s Emails Aren’t That Bad — Here’s Why She’s Wrong
Earlier this month, I attended a unique press conference at the National Constitution Center. (Clearly, this is what was envisioned when this museum was opened.) […]
Why Doesn’t Frank Fina Quit?
So why doesn’t Frank Fina simply resign? For weeks now, and really longer, his boss — District Attorney Seth Williams — has been under pressure […]
Judicial Conduct Board Brings Charges Against “Porngate” Justice
The state’s Judicial Conduct Board brought disciplinary charges against Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin on Tuesday, saying Eakin’s participation in the swapping of so-called […]
AG Kathleen Kane Vows to “Tear Down Old Boys Network”
Calling a recent report about Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin “the latest example of the ‘old boy’s network’ at work protecting itself,” Pennsylvania’s embattled Attorney […]
Seth Williams Re-Assigns ‘Porngate’ Prosecutors
District Attorney Seth Williams has for now resisted calls to fire three prosecutors linked in various ways to “Porngate,” the scandal that found state employees were […]
Milton Street: I’m Going to Take Donald Trump to K&A
T. Milton Street wants to take Donald Trump to K&A. Street — the former state representative and senator, perennial mayoral candidate, ex-convict, advocate for the poor […]
Kathleen Kane Appoints Special Prosecutor to Investigate Porn Emails
When the National Constitution Center broke ground in 2000, its backers could not have imagined what the building would be used for 15 years later: […]
Pa. Senate Moves Closer to Kane Removal; Kane Vows Porngate Crusade
A bipartisan committee has ruled the Pennsylvania Senate does have the power to remove Attorney General Kathleen Kane from office, and urged that body to move […]
Porngate Prosecutors Get Their Sensitivity Training
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams released a statement today detailing the sensitivity training his staff underwent in the wake of the “Porngate” scandal — and probably […]
City Council Members: “Porngate” Prosecutors Should Resign
Nine members of Philadelphia City Council signed a resolution calling for the resignation of three city prosecutors involved in the Porngate email scandal. The resolution […]
Katie McGinty Calls on D.A. Seth Williams to Fire “Porngate” Lawyers
U.S. Senate candidate Katie McGinty on Wednesday waded into the “Porngate” controversy, calling on Philadelphia’s top prosecutor, Seth Williams, to fire scandal-tarred lawyers in his […]
Pa. Senator Anthony Williams Calls for Resignations in Porngate Presser
Flanked by leaders of various advocacy groups, Sen. Anthony Williams today called for the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin. “This system is tragically […]