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Law Enforcement

New court ruling could pry loose autopsy of Delco inmate who died by ‘delayed homicide’

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023
Todd Shepherd
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The state appeals court ruling levels the playing field among larger and smaller counties — and produces greater transparency.
By Todd Shepherd

The Courts

Joyce + Schroder: Time to close Philadelphia’s Mass Tort Complex and put an end to litigation tourism

June 23, 2023June 27, 2023
Tiger Joyce and Curt Schroder

Philadelphia has become a magnet for out-of-state plaintiff’s lawyers — and all Pennsylvanians are bearing the cost.
By Tiger Joyce and Curt Schroder

Municipal Government

Judge grants state receiver greater powers in Chester

February 2, 2023February 4, 2023
Linda Stein

Receiver Michael Doweary will gain more responsibility in the troubled Delco city.
By Linda Stein

The Courts

Court order complicates Pennsylvania GOP efforts to impeach Philly DA Krasner

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023
Anthony Hennen
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The Commonwealth Court judge inserted the judiciary into the impeachment proceeding, a departure from state and federal precedents.
By Anthony Hennen

Abortion

Howard Lurie: States, not courts, should draw the line on abortion

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022
Howard Lurie
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The Supreme Court was correct in Dobbs when they returned that decision to the people and their legislatures.
By Howard Lurie

B+L Investigates

Inside the PA Department of Health’s latest public access battle

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022
Leslie Sattler

A Right to Know request for pandemic lockdown-related emails could change the precedent for how specificity requirements are handled in PA courts.
By Leslie Sattler

Abortion

Andy Bloom: Good law, bad politics

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022
Andy Bloom

Overturning Roe makes sense as a legal matter, but the political effects will be serious.
By Andy Bloom

Crime

Ben Mannes: Krasner lets criminals loose to offend again

August 12, 2022August 13, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
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Records show arrestees for numerous felonies while on bail, parole, or probation for other crimes.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Justice System

Pa. Supreme Court justice excoriates Krasner, alleges abuse of grand jury process

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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The Democratic justice concurred separately to express his distaste for Krasner’s misuse of the legal system.
By Todd Shepherd

Abortion

George Hofmann: My personal fight over abortion

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022
George Hofmann

Pro-life? Pro-choice? Either way, the abortion fight does not belong in the Supreme Court. It belongs in the legislature.
By George Hofmann

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