Cop on trial for manslaughter for killing fleeing suspect with thrown cooler in Bronx
A fleeing suspected drug dealer who died in the Bronx when a cop threw a cooler at him and knocked him off his scooter was no threat to anyone on…
Federal prosecutors have requested documents tied to the Ellen Greenberg case, sources say
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking documents and information from those connected to the case of Ellen Greenberg, whose 2011 death remains shrouded by questions about whether it was properly…
Kevin Hart, Dawn Staley, and WURD are among Philadelphia area NAACP Award nominees
Several Philadelphia-connected entertainers have been nominated for the 57th NAACP Image Awards. The nominees, announced on Monday, include Philly-based filmmaker Chisom Chieke and WURD Radio. Advertisement Chieke, whose projects explore…
Timothy Busfield accused of additional sex abuse of girl in California
“West Wing” actor Timothy Busfield is also accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl in Northern California several years ago, authorities said in court documents seeking to keep him behind…
It’s time to address ICE activity at the Philly courthouse, elected and community leaders say
Some elected city officials and community leaders called for ICE to get out of Philadelphia on Wednesday, saying agents had become a threat to safety and to the orderly administration…
Tommy Lee Jones put daughter Victoria under temporary conservatorship years before death
Tommy Lee Jones made a successful bid in the summer of 2023 for temporary conservatorship over his adult daughter, Victoria, who was found dead of a suspected overdose earlier this…
NJ woman charged with murder of sons, ages 5 and 7, after husband’s 911 call
A New Jersey woman was arrested on murder and weapons charges after her two sons, ages 5 and 7, were found unconscious at their Hillsborough home, prosecutors said Wednesday. Police…
How this family’s dated Montco property became their dream house
The Mediterranean-style stucco home in Montgomery County was ringed by maple and oak trees. A tri-level deck with a hot tub and covered porch faced a sylvan pond on an…
Teen NJ boy killed girlfriend over weekend: prosecutors
A teenage New Jersey boy shot and killed his girlfriend at her home over the weekend, prosecutors said Monday. The 17-year-old boy from Plainfield was arrested early Saturday morning and…
FDNY union throws support behind family of retired lieutenant shot to death by NYPD cops at Brooklyn hospital
Two leading FDNY firefighter organizations threw their support behind the family of retired FDNY Lt. Michael Lynch, who was fatally shot by NYPD cops after a bizarre standoff at a…